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Straight Leg Raises

Also called SLR 4 way, slr, straight leg raise, straight leg raise 4-way, straight-leg raise.

Straight Leg Raises: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Lie on your back with the other knee bent. Tighten your thigh, keep the knee straight, and lift the leg about 12 inches. Lower slowly.

Body region
Hip and knee
Position
Supine
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Degenerative Meniscus Tear
  • Femur Intramedullary Nail
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Replacement
  • Meniscus Root Repair
  • MPFL Reconstruction
  • Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
  • Partial Meniscectomy
  • PCL Reconstruction

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