Active assisted flexion

Starting position with feet free to swing and the bad leg as relaxed as possible, probably a lot less flexed than in this example.

Use the good leg to slowly push the bad leg into further flexion.

Hold the position for a few seconds before relaxing, and repeat.

What is the normal range of knee flexion?

Normal knee flexion varies from straight at 0 degrees (Or it can even be a small minus number) to about 140 degrees, depending upon gender and body mass.

This exercise is to allow someone with a stiff knee to at least sit comfortably in a chair.

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Assisted stretch

The assisting limb should apply a slow long stretch, gently taking the limb into deeper flexion even though it may be uncomfortable, holding it there for 20 seconds or so and then slowly releasing the pressure.

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Other relevant links -

• Range of motion
• Low load prolonged stretching
• Range of motion
• Flexion
• Extension

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