144 Total Hip Replacement Resistance Training Exercises
Terminal Knee Extension
Starting Position: Step one foot slightly in front of the other foot, but not into a tandem stance. Keep the majority of weight distributed on the back foot.
Action: Bend the knee of the front leg to 30-40 degrees of flexion. Extend at the knee straightening the leg. Hold at end range of motion for 3-5 seconds and repeat action.
Exercise Benefits:
Improving strength of the quadriceps, especially the vastus medialis oblique (VMO), this movement is recommended as both a prehab and post rehab exercise for THR.
Muscles Involved: Quadriceps.
Form Cues:
Brace the abdominals and draw the muscles of the pelvic floor up for pelvic stability.
Maintain both feet in contact with pool bottom at all times.
Pull the kneecap up towards the hip and squeeze the quadriceps.
To add progressive overload and progress this exercise, attach a buoyancy cuff to the upper leg positioned just above the knee.