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Wall Sit Isometric

Wall Sit Isometric: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand with your back against a wall and slide down until your knees are bent. Hold the position without moving, then slide back up to standing.

Body region
Knee
Position
Standing
Equipment
Wall
Recovery phase
Early recovery
Purpose
Motor Control

Used in home programs for

  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Replacement
  • Meniscus Repair
  • Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper's Knee)
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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