Quad Isometric Exercise stage 1 PFPS
Channel: Spire Injury Clinic
Date: 2023-01-14

Quad isometric exercises are a great way to fire up the quadriceps and get them back to "normal" function.

This is a easy exercise that can be done whilst working. 

Sit in a chair and push your foot into a wall. hold for 10 seconds then relax and repeat. The quad will isometrically contract during the exercise. 

The quad isometric exercise is part of a stage 1 protocol of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. (PFPS) 

PFPS is a common condition that particularly can effect runners. It has an insidious onset (gradual over time with no real incident to cause it) and can become debilitating. It normally shows itself with knee pain when squatting, knee pain after running, knee pain whilst running, knee pain when bending and knee pain after squats.

PFPS knee pain is treatable and I have put together a range of PFPS exercises. these will all be placed in a playlist or hosted on my website. https://spireinjuryclinic.com/pfps