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Prone Knee Flexion

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

How to do it

Keep your hips flat and bend one knee, bringing your heel toward your buttock. Pause at a comfortable range, then lower slowly.

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

Used in home programs for

  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Degenerative Meniscus Tear
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Replacement
  • Meniscus Repair
  • Partial Knee Replacement (Unicompartmental)

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