TERMINAL KNEE EXTENSION

This is a knee strengthening exercise that focus on contracting the quadriceps in end range extension. Sit with your target leg straight out in front of you and placed a rolled up towel, bolster, or cushion just under the knee. Extend the knee so that the knee drives downwards into the cushion and hold the contraction for 2-5 seconds. Slowly release the contraction and repeat as required.

Muscles Involved:

• Quadriceps (Vastus Medialis Oblique / VMO)

Related Conditions:

• Knee Osteoarthritis

• Post Surgical Knee Rehab

• Knee Fat Pad Impingement

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

• Chondromalacia Patella

• Runner’s Knee / Jumper’s Knee

• Meniscus Tear

• ACL Tear / Sprain

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