Short arc extensions are knee rehabilitation exercises to re-trigger quads activity.

short arc extensions
short arc extensions

 

The problem of quads inhibition

After injury or surgery the quadriceps muscle may become markedly inhibited - although the muscle bulk may be the same the fibres have problems triggering a contraction. Short arc extensions help to trigger the quads and this is the next exercise to try to bring them back to life and regain some early range of motion.

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Dr Sheila StroverĀ (Editor)
BSc (Hons), MB BCh, MBA

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