Knee Osteoarthritis & Post knee surgery exercise for the quadriceps - Terminal Knee Extensions
Exercise Overview
Terminal Knee Extensions are commonly used in rehabilitation for knee osteoarthritis and after knee surgery to restore active knee extension and improve quadriceps strength. This exercise helps enhance knee stability, walking mechanics, and functional weight-bearing control.
Muscles Involved
Quadriceps femorisVastus medialisVastus lateralisVastus intermediusRectus femoris
Related Conditions
Knee osteoarthritisPost-operative knee rehabilitationQuadriceps weaknessPatellofemoral pain syndromeKnee instabilityLimited terminal knee extension
