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Short-arc quads

Part of Knee replacement recovery

Line drawing showing the exercise Short-arc quads
Line drawing of the movement

How to do it

Lie on your back with a rolled towel under your knee. Straighten your knee by lifting only your foot, keeping the back of your knee on the towel. Hold, then lower slowly.

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