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Knee range of motion can be limited in a number of conditions including knee osteoarthritis and post-operative conditions.

In this video we are showing two strategies to improve knee flexion. The first technique is posterior glides of the tibia at the tibiofemoral joint applied at end range of flexion. The force is applied to the proximal tibia at a grade 1-4 level, depending on the purpose and patient tolerance. Secondly, physiological passive knee flexion is a great way to work into the end range of motion following your mobilization. 20-30 degree oscillations slow the patient to feel a stretch but also fee relaxed.

We combine these techniques often and use the test-treat-retest method. Don’t forget to prove the value of each of the interventions you provide by having a comparable sign (like knee flexion).