Heel Prop Quad Set
Helps the knee straighten fully — your main extension exercise.
What it helps
Helps the knee settle out fully straight. Full extension is what lets you walk smoothly and stand without strain.
How to do it
- Place your heel on a stool, pillow, or rolled towel.
- Allow the knee to hang freely.
- Tighten your thigh muscles and push the back of the knee downward.
- Hold for 5-10 seconds.
Tips
- Ice or a light weight may be added if instructed.
Commonly done as 10 repetitions, several times a day.
Where this appears in recovery
Heel Prop Quad Set is part of 5 recovery programs, typically in the phase 2 and phase 3 stage. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.