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Exercise | 1 min | Sports Training, Injury Prevention & Management, Soccer

Patellar Dislocation Maintenance Exercise: Leg Extension Hold

This exercise maintains knee stability by strengthening the quadriceps and supporting joint control.

Rubie Gaudette
Rubie Gaudette
Assistant Head of Athletic Training

Instructions: Using a leg extension machine, resistance band, or ankle weight, sit up nice and tall and extend the affected knee fully and hold at the top of the motion before lowering with control. Keep your toes toward your nose and keep your back straight.

Reps: 3-5 sets × 5-30 sec holds

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