Towel Knee Pump

TOWEL KNEE PUMP

This is a knee distraction exercises that uses a towel to gap the joint. Roll up a hand towel and place it behind the target knee and hold it with your thigh and calf. Clasp both hands along the front of your shin while you’re seated and pull the shin inwards. Pump the shin in and out gently at a 2 second tempo.

Structures Involved:

• Knee joint

  • Medial meniscus

  • Lateral meniscus

Related Conditions:

• Knee Osteoarthritis

• Meniscus Tear

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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