A Basic Knee Exercise

Here is a basic knee exercise. It can be used in both early and late stages of recovery from injury. I have also included some variations. In the early days following an injury or if there is irritation due to an arthritic condition it may only be possible to attempt the ‘quads setting’ type of exercise but as the pain and any swelling resolves then more movement can be added. In more chronic conditions it is sometimes overlooked that the person cannot properly straighten the knee. The knee may look straight but you have to compare with the other knee, assuming that it is uninjured. You will often find that there are a few degrees difference. This difference has to be eliminated or you will not get the best result from your rehabilitation routine.