Deep Squat
Deep squat with heels on the floor, 30 to 90-second hold to mobilize hips, knees and ankles simultaneously.
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Deep squat with heels on the floor, 30 to 90-second hold to mobilize hips, knees and ankles simultaneously.
Lying bicycle exercise (air pedaling) on the back to improve hip and knee range of motion while mobilizing hamstrings and quadriceps.
Knee joint relaxation in hero pose (Virasana): sitting on heels then gradually reclining backward, 10-20 seconds, to loosen the quadriceps and joint capsule.
Side-lying quadriceps stretch with ankle hold, 30-second hold to lengthen the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis without lumbar compression.
Prone quadriceps stretch with ankle hold, allowing a deep and controlled stretch of the rectus femoris and vasti muscles.
Manual kneecap mobilization while seated, with up/down and lateral movements for 90 seconds to restore patellar glide and relieve knee pain.
Isometric quadriceps strengthening in wall sit position, back flat, knees at 90°, 20-second holds repeated 7 times to stabilize the kneecap.
Quadriceps self-massage seated on a chair, manual massage of the front thigh, 7 repetitions per leg to release muscle tension.