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Eccentric Knee Extension

Eccentric Knee Extension: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Sit in a chair with your knee bent and your foot on the floor. Straighten your knee to lift your lower leg out in front of you, then slowly lower it back down over a slow count. Keep the movement controlled throughout.

Body region
Knee
Position
Seated
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Late recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper's Knee)
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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