If you’re ever unsure, keep this simple maxim in mind: flexion is forward and extension is backward. The exceptions to that rule are exercises that involve bending the knee (e.g., hamstring curl).

Each patient achieved full extension. There was one recurrence, despite bracing, which was managed with replacement of the fixator and soft tissue procedures. Management of knee flexion ...

The knee flexes in preparation ... and legs back to their original position from a jumping jack movement or when swimming breaststroke. Key fact Flexion and extension are a pair of opposites ...

knee extension/hip abduction). All exercises were performed at a position of 60° knee flexion. Three trials lasting 5 s each were performed for each of the three exercises. EMG data from each muscle ...