Modified Peterson Step Up - How to target the VMO, knee pain exercise
Exercise Overview
The Modified Peterson Step Up is a knee-focused strengthening exercise commonly used to improve quadriceps control, particularly the vastus medialis oblique (VMO). It can help support patellar tracking, reduce stress during step-related activities, and improve functional control in people with knee pain.
Muscles Involved
QuadricepsVastus medialis obliqueVastus lateralisRectus femorisGluteus mediusGluteus maximus
Related Conditions
Patellofemoral pain syndromeAnterior knee painChondromalacia patellaPatellar maltrackingQuadriceps weaknessPost-operative knee rehabilitation
