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Hip Abduction and Adduction (slide heel
out and in) – move above straight leg raise
Slide leg out to the side. Keep kneecap and
toes pointing upward. Gently bring leg back
to midline. Keep the leg straight by
tightening the top thigh muscle
(quadriceps). Perform slowly.
Reps:
Sets:
Long Arc Quads (knee extension)
Sit with back against chair. Slowly
straighten exercising leg and hold it straight
for ______ seconds. Bend knee down until
foot rests on the floor.
Reps:
Sets:
Short Arc Quads – move up
Placed rolled towel (about 8" diameter)
under the exercising leg. Lift heel off
surface and straighten leg, keep knee on
the roll. Tighten thigh muscle (quadriceps)
and hold straight for ______ seconds. Work
for full extension (straightening) of the
knee.
Reps:
Sets:
