Standing Hamstring Curls
Strengthens the muscles at the back of the thigh.
What it helps
Strengthens the hamstrings at the back of the thigh that balance the quad and help steady the knee.
How to do it
- Stand holding a counter.
- Bend your knee, bringing your heel toward your buttock.
- Lower slowly.
Commonly done as 2-3 sets of 10-15, once or twice a day.
Where this appears in recovery
Standing Hamstring Curls is part of 9 recovery programs, typically in the before surgery and phase 2 and phase 3 stage. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
- Total Knee Arthroplasty exercise guide
- Total Knee Arthroplasty exercise guide
- Removal of Knee Prosthesis exercise guide
- Knee Manipulation (MUA) exercise guide
- Knee Manipulation (MUA) exercise guide
- Knee Osteoarthritis exercise guide
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome exercise guide
- Meniscus Tear exercise guide
- Knee Pain exercise guide
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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.