Each patient achieved full extension. There was one recurrence, despite bracing, which was managed with replacement of the fixator and soft tissue procedures. Management of knee flexion ...
If you’re ever unsure, keep this simple maxim in mind: flexion is forward and extension is backward. The exceptions to that rule are exercises that involve bending the knee (e.g., hamstring curl).
Hinge joints allow flexion and extension only. Flexion – bending a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint decreases. For example, the elbow flexes when performing a biceps curl. The knee ...
knee extension/hip abduction). All exercises were performed at a position of 60° knee flexion. Three trials lasting 5 s each were performed for each of the three exercises. EMG data from each muscle ...
Their success requires some measure of ligament soft-tissue sleeve balance because it is possible for the tibia to distract away from the femur in full extension or flexion, thereby causing medial ...