UK Center for Cartilage Repair and Restoration

Hip and knee - strengthening: quadriceps sets

• Tighten muscles on top of thigh by pushing knees down into floor or table.
  

Ankle/foot - range of motion: plantar/dorsiflexion

• Relax leg.
• Gently bend and straighten ankle.
• Move through full range of motion.
• Avoid pain.
  

Hip and knee - passive range of motion knee flexion

• With towel around heel, gently pull knee upwards with towel until stretch is felt.

Hip and knee - strengthening

• Straight Leg Raise Phase 1: Tighten muscle on front of thigh then lift leg 8-10 inches from floor keeping knee locked.
• Hold 10 seconds.
  

Hip and knee - quad set in slight flexion

• Gently tense muscle on top of thigh.
• Hold 10 seconds.