Here is a simple exercise to help strengthen the knee at home. Using a theraband, you can extend your leg and push into the band. This helps alleviate knee pain and get it stronger!
Here’s a knee post-surgery. We’re going to do an exercise to progress and work on strengthening the quad into full straightening. Kind of like a leg press or squat motion, but not loaded.
- We have some theraband around the foot, lying down with the back supported
- Work on pushing the leg straight, trying to fully straighten the knee, and keep the toes pulled up.
- This works on helping control the quadricep muscle through range, or strengthening your thigh muscle.
As for repetitions, maybe 20-30. Take a break when you’re fatigued, so you can do three sets of 10-20 repetitions.