*Note the inability of the patient’s knee to contact the back of the treatment table.

A survey of specialty trained physical therapists found that 91% of patients with knee problems are more likely to respond to straightening exercises better than bending exercises.² What we often see in the clinic is that once knee extension is restored, the knee can now function properly. This means less limping, more motion, and more strength.

There are several different ways you can restore knee extension. The following video will educate you on whether or not your knee is straightening all the way and a simple exercise to improve knee extension.

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References

1. https://www.themanualtherapist.com/2017/09/5-reasons-why-you-need-to-restore.html
2. A survey of the McKenzie Classification System in the Extremities: prevalence of mechanical syndromes and preferred loading strategies. May SJ¹, Rosedale R.