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quadriceps strain
Squat - Wedge
HOW : Begin standing with both feet on a wedge. From here, perform a squat motion allowing your knees to go over your toes through a controlled manner. FEEL : You should feel the muscles of your lower extremity and quadriceps muscles working as you...
Eccentric Single Leg Squat - Heel Elevated, Wall Supported
HOW : Begin at a wall for support with your back against the wall and your heel raised resting up against the wall in a single leg position. From this position, squat by bending your knee allowing the knee to come over the toes in...
Standing Isometric Knee Extension - Wall
HOW : Stand against a wall and place a towel roll behind your knee with your heel as close as you can to the wall. Support your hips on the wall and push into the towel with the back of your knee flexing the top...
Toe Tap – 4-Way, Band
HOW : Loop a resistance band around your legs just above your knees. Position your feet about shoulder width apart slightly pushing out on the band with both legs. Perform a small hip hinge and slightly bend your knees. Shift most of your weight to...
Single Leg Squat - Heel Raise
HOW : Shift your weight to one leg. Bend that knee and hinge forward at the waist to perform a single leg squat. Go as low as you can and then push into the ground to return to the starting position. At the top of...
Single Leg Squat - Heel Elevated
HOW : Place a wedge or some type of object on the ground that you can put your foot on which will elevate your heel. While standing on the object, shift your weight to one leg and maintain your balance. From here, slowly lower yourself...
Curtsey Step Down To Single Leg Balance
HOW : Place a step on the ground. While standing on the step, step down with one leg crossing behind the leg on the step in a diagonal motion. Reach in that diagonal plane for as far as you can reach while maintaining the other...
Walking Quad Stretch
HOW : Grab one foot’s ankle with the same side’s hand. Pull your heel to your butt while keeping your thigh straight. Reach straight up overhead with the opposite arm. Hold this stretch for as long as prescribed. Repeat by moving forward and alternating legs....
Seated Knee Flexion - AAROM
HOW : Begin in an upright seated position in a chair or stool. Your feet positioning may vary depending on your knee range of motion. Pull your foot back and bend your knee. Hold this and perform going backwards and forwards for the prescribed amount...
Long Arc Quad - AROM
HOW : Position yourself in a seated position on an elevated surface so your feet are off of the ground. Set your knees up on the edge of the surface. From here, squeeze your quadriceps muscles, point your toes toward you, and kick your leg...