🦵 Heel Slides
Gently bend and straighten your knee by sliding your heel along the surface.
KneeBeginnerTowel3 × 15
How to do the Heel Slides
- Lie on your back with both legs straight
- Slowly slide your heel toward your buttock, bending the knee
- Go only as far as comfortable — don't force it
- Hold the bent position for 2 seconds
- Slowly slide back to starting position
Form tips
- Use a towel under your heel to reduce friction
- Track your ROM weekly
- Ice after if you experience swelling
Muscles worked
Quadriceps, Hamstrings
When to be cautious
- Acute post-surgical swelling beyond normal limits
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