I’m looking for alternative quad stretches for a client with double knee replacements.

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Patricia 0 May 6, 2012 0 Comments

Prone, lateral or standing holding a foot are not options. I have found some alternatives but am curious to find out if there may be other alternatives. Thanks!

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Since the quads are a two-joint muscle, any position that resists knee extension and hip flexion will target the quads. Karin’s stretch is great.

In a standing position. extend one leg behind, then drop into a squat to target the extended leg hip flexors.

take care.

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Patricia 0 Posted 0 Comments

Karin,

Thank you. Great stretch!!

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Yes, there is an excellent option from the MELT method. I found a link that shows a picture and a detailed description of the “Bent Knee Press”. http://www.meltmethod.com/node/3452. Please note that your client may hold the knee also behind the thigh rather than the knee. Even a half roller will do even though it is not as effective. Use the softest roller you have for it, of curse preferably the MELT roller.

I assume that the client can get on the floor. Else, you may need to use a massage table or wider as used in Feldenkrais.

Good luck. Try it for yourself, you may never do the traditional quadriceps stretch again.

I’m looking for alternative quad stretches for a client with double knee replacements.

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