Static quads

Physiotherapy

To view video demonstrations of the below exercises please click static quads exercises.

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laying on a bed with the knee which is not being exercised bent — Fig A.

Lie comfortably on a bed, or the floor, with your affected leg straight. Bend the knee that you are not exercising (Fig A).

Foot is being pulled back and the back of the knee pressed down

Pull the foot of the affected leg back towards you and press the back of the knee down (Fig B)

You should feel and see the muscle at the front of the thigh tightening
Your heel may lift off the bed
Hold for a count of five seconds and relax.

Repeat as directed by your physiotherapist.

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