Seated knee raise
Muscles used in this exercise
Vastus Medialis (quadriceps muscle) grade 1 strengthening.
Purpose
For the rehabilitation of patella-femoral pain syndrome. This exercise will reposition your knee cap so it goes into a better alignment when you walk or run. It is a grade 1 exercise. You will need to progress to more challenging exercises.
To do this exercise
In sitting, have a roll of towel between your knees and gently squeeze.
Straighten your leg while maintaining the pressure on the towel roll.
Slowly bend your knee again and repeat.
Josefina Canepa
Josefina specialises in sports injury management and paediatric physiotherapy, using techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and dry needling.
Outside of work, she enjoys weight lifting and going to restaurants serving South American cuisine.
She is caring, cheerful and professional.