Eccentric Extension

Description

The patient starts in a seated position, with an elastic band around their ankles. First, the patient straightens the legs. Then, they bend the healthy knee to put the elastic band under tension. Next, the patient slowly bends the knee of the affected leg so that both legs are bent. The patient then returns to the starting position with legs straight and repeats the exercise.

Settings

Equipment

Resistance Band

Positions

Seated

Muscle groups

Knee extensors

Difficulty

Easy

Movement

Extension

Contraction mode

Eccentric