Añadido: Apr 19, 2008
De: MusclePitWA
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Terminal Knee Extensions or TKE's for short, targets the VMO (Vastus Medialis Oblique) muscle group which are a postural muscle group that help the tracking alignment of the Patella (knee cap) and helps to protect the knee joint. This exercise stimulates the VMO & is an excellent exercise for the rehab of patello-femoral syndrome (pain when the knee cap tracks) but more importantly should be used for prehab as a warm up before squatting or any exercise that puts pressure on the knees, i.e. sprinting, jumping etc... The VMO being a slow twitch muscle group responds best with low sets & high repetition. (2 sets x 25reps) When performing this exercise as you straighten the knee back flex the quad muscles & hold for a few seconds before repeating. Look for variations of this exercise as the body is quick to adapt to any one exercise after about 3 weeks.
Categoría: Sports
Tags: australia injury knee muscle perth pit powerlifting prehab rehab tke's vmo
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MusclePitWA Says:
May 7, 2008 - There are so many factors that can contribute to patello-femoral pain. This exercise will help strengthen the muscles, tendons & ligaments that surround your knee cap. Not knowing the nature of your injury, it's hard to give an authoritive "yes". Check with your doctor and if he gives the thumbs up add it in to your workouts.
seaweed45672 Says:
May 7, 2008 - I have patellofemoral syndrome. Should i be using one of thse :s ??