A-Z of Rehabilitation Exercises

Lying wall slides

A gravity-assisted exercise.

Lying wall slides use the weight of the leg to passively improve flexion and active quads contraction straightens the leg again.

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Lie on your back on a firm surface with your legs extended up the wall. You may need some help positioning yourself.
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Using the weight of your leg, but in a controlled fashion, slowly lower the one leg, sliding the foot down the wall.
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When you have achieved maximum flexion, hold it for 10 seconds, and slide the leg up again. Repeat 5 times.
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You can alternate with the other leg. Repeat each 5 times.