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Knee · Mid recovery

Long-Arc Quads

Long-Arc Quads: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Sit on the edge of a chair with your knee bent. Straighten the leg fully out in front of you, then lower it back down with control.

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

Used in home programs for

  • Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Rehabilitation Protocol

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