Exercises That Help Prevent Knee Pain

quadricep-set

Credit: Jay Sullivan

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Quadriceps set

Lie or sit on the floor with your right leg extended straight out in front of you and a towel roll under your right knee. Push your knee down into the towel while you tighten your thigh. Hold for five seconds, then release. Do three sets of 10 reps, then switch legs.

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