Knee Rehabilitation: Free Squat
Once you can bear weight on your leg without pain, start adding advanced exercises to your workout. Before you begin, talk with a physical therapist or certified athletic trainer. Start slowly, and rest between each set. As you feel stronger, increase the number of sets.
Caution: Ask your healthcare provider if you’re ready to do this exercise. If you do too much too soon, you could create new knee problems, or even reinjure your knee.
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Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart, feet flat, and toes pointed slightly out.
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Keeping your back straight and heels on the floor, bend down from your knees and hips. Don’t bend past
90 degrees, or so far that it causes pain. -
Keep your knees behind the plane of your toes.
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Hold for
1 second(s). Then slowly rise back up. -
Do
2 sets of10 repetitions.