Exercise Library - Knee

Maintaining proper strength and flexibility will often help alleviate and prevent orthopaedic injuries of the knee. Below are some exercises and stretches for the knee that may help.

• Stationary Bike
• Hamstring Wall Stretch
• Straight Leg Raise
• Side-Lying Hip Exercise
• Forward Step-up
• Standing Knee Flexion

Stationary Bike	Top
Pedal forward. Adjust seat so leg is nearly straight when down. Keep resistance low, gradually pedal faster as able.

Hamstring Wall Stretch	Top
Lying on the floor with involved leg on wall and other leg through doorway, scoot buttocks toward wall until a stretch is felt in back of thigh. As leg relaxes, scoot closer to wall.

Straight Leg Raise	Top
Resting on forearms, tighten muscle on front of thigh, then lift leg 12-14 inches from surface, keeping knee straight.

Side-Lying Hip Exercise	Top
Lying on side, tighten muscle on front of thigh, then lift leg 12-14 inches from surface.

Forward Step-up	Top
Move onto step with one foot, then the other. Step back off the same way.

Standing Knee Flexion	Top
Standing, bend knee.