IPC Physical Therapy Center - Knee exercises/VMO

Exercises

Knee exercises

VMO



VMO





Goal:



-Is to strengthen the VMO muscle



Procedure:



-Sit upright or lie down with your knee slightly bent over a rolled-up towel, foam roller or other cylinder-shaped object.



-Flex your foot back and concentrate on contracting your shin and quadriceps muscles to straighten your knee. Then, return to your starting position



                          Notes:



-Do not do the exercises unless advised by your doctor.



-Repetitions of each exercise depend on your tolerance and condition, usually between 30-50 times.



-If you feel any pain while doing the exercises stop and ask your doctor.




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