Seated Knee Extension
Exercise Overview
The seated knee extension exercise is used to restore full knee extension mobility, particularly following an acute injury or following surgery in the knee, hip or leg. Start by sitting on a chair or bench. Extend your knee to the fullest range tolerable and hold a strong isometric contraction for 5-7 seconds. Gently lower the leg by bending the knee to complete a repetition.
Muscles Involved
Quadricepsvastus medialis (vastus medialis oblique)vastus intermediusvastus lateralisrectus femorisquadriceps tendonpatellar tendonanterior cruciate ligamentpatellofemoral joint
Related Conditions
ACL reconstructive surgeryACL sprainTotal hip replacement / arthroscopyFemur fracturePatella fracturequadriceps strainknee meniscus tear