Knee joint is necessary for mobility and stability of lower extremity. The joint supports the body as one sits, stands, walks and climbs. Modern lifestyle has made the joint more prone to wear and tear, and serious injuries, due to lack of activity, over activity, obesity or other bodily disorders. The strength of knee muscle determines to a great extent the strength of joint.  Hence, it must be exercised properly and regularly.

Benefits:

Exercising the knee muscles improves the strength and stability of the knee and brings about balance. This helps in better mobility of the body,

Technique:

1. While sitting in chair or lying in bed, push your knee towards the surface and

2.  Lift your leg straight up to 45 degrees without bending your knee when in

3. Lie on your side, Lift your leg straight up without bending your knee. Hold for count of 5 and bring it down. Repeat 10 times.

4. Stand facing back of a chair. Bend your knees down to 30 to 45 degrees. Hold tighten the thigh muscle. Hold for a count of 5 and relax. Repeat 10 times.

lying position. Hold it there for the count of 10 and lower it down. Repeat 10 times. The exercise can be progressed by decreasing the angle at hip to 30 degrees, followed by 15 degrees to increase the load on knee muscles.

Smriti Kaushal