Seated knee raise
Muscles used in this exercise
Vastus Medialis (quadriceps muscle) grade 1 strengthening.
Purpose
For the rehabilitation of patella-femoral pain syndrome. This exercise will reposition your knee cap so it goes into a better alignment when you walk or run. It is a grade 1 exercise. You will need to progress to more challenging exercises.
To do this exercise
In sitting, have a roll of towel between your knees and gently squeeze.
Straighten your leg while maintaining the pressure on the towel roll.
Slowly bend your knee again and repeat.
Jeffrey Wong
Jeffrey is an experienced physiotherapist with a special interest in treating office worker's back pain. He is an expert in manual therapy for the spine and he continues to develop skills in strapping and injury prevention for athletes. He was the team physiotherapist for Nepean FC football club.