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Prolonged Knee Flexion Stretch

Prolonged Knee Flexion Stretch: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand beside a chair with one leg bent and grounded for balance. Loop a strap around your other ankle, bend that knee, and pull the strap over your shoulder to hold your heel toward your buttock, staying in the position. Release slowly.

Body region
Knee
Position
Standing
Equipment
Strap
Recovery phase
Any phase
Purpose
Stretch

Used in home programs for

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

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