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Learn how to relieve pain in the knees with physical therapy exercises in these free online instructional video clips, including strengthening workouts and stretches for the legs, hamstrings, knees and more.
There are 13 videos in this series:
How to understand the anatomy of the knees to perform effective physical therapy exercises to relieve knee pain; get expert tips and advice on treating leg pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do range of motion exercises as physical therapy or rehabilitation due to injury, pain or arthritis in the knees; get expert tips and advice on treating leg pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do hurdler stretching exercises as physical therapy for the knees; get expert tips and advice on treating leg pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do standing hurdler stretching exercises as physical therapy for the knees; get expert tips and advice on treating leg pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do standing hamstring stretches as physical therapy for the knees; get expert tips and advice on treating leg pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do gastroc stretches as physical therapy for the knees; get expert tips and advice on treating leg pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do gastroc strengthening exercises as physical therapy for the knees; get expert tips and advice on treating leg pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do squat exercises as physical therapy for the knees; get expert tips and advice on treating leg pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do hamstring strengthening exercises as physical therapy for the knees; get expert tips and advice on treating leg pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do quad strengthening exercises as physical therapy for the knees; get expert tips and advice on treating leg pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do quad range of motion exercises as physical therapy for the knees; get expert tips and advice on treating leg pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do leg lift exercises as physical therapy for the knees; get expert tips and advice on treating leg pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do side leg lift exercises as physical therapy for the knees; get expert tips and advice on treating leg pain in this free physical therapy video.
The knee is the joint in the leg that connects the femur and the tibia bones and seven ligaments. It holds the entire weight of the body, and permits movements such as flexion, rotation, locking, and extension. Because of these movements and the weight and the function of the knee joint, it is often subject to various injuries. The hamstring and calf muscles are subject to various injuries as well as the joints. Physical therapy is often required after a knee injury and can help build strength in a weaker joint.
In this series of video clips, you will learn more about the internal and complex anatomy of the knee joint. Learn about the purpose of the peculiar patella and the tendons that surround it. Increase your range of motion after watching our expert demonstrate exercises for your injured knees. Get tips on quad strengthening, hamstring strengthening, and gastroc (calf muscle) strengthening. Prevent injury and lengthen your muscles with various stretches for the quads, hamstring and gastroc calf muscles. After watching these expert video clips and performing the exercises, you will find great strength in your knees and prevent injury.
Monica Paradise Monica Paradise currently works at Industrial Hand and Physical Therapy in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Exercise Science. Her skill set includes practical and theoretical knowledge of physical theraputic rehabilitation techniques, and she teaches physical therapy and massage. In addition to her professional work, she is also pursuing a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at Northern Arizona University and will be awarded the title of Doctor in May of 2007.dkdk
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