shallow standing knee bends
shallow standing knee bends build strength in the muscles on top of your thigh. this exercise should only be done if you have very minimal pain; if you have no clicking, locking, or giving way in the injured knee; and if it doesn't hurt while you are doing 8 to 12 repetitions.
- stand with your hands lightly resting on a counter or chair in front of you with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- slowly bend your knees so that you squat down just like you were going to sit in a chair. make sure your knees don't go in front of your toes.
- lower yourself about 15 cm (6 in.). your heels should remain on the floor.
- rise slowly to a standing position.
current as of: july 18, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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