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Knee Extension Machine

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

How to do it

Sit in the knee extension machine with the pad resting above your ankle and your knees bent. Straighten your knees to lift the pad, then lower back down with control.

Body region
Knee
Position
Equipment
Equipment
Machine
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Replacement
  • Partial Knee Replacement (Unicompartmental)

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