What exercises will help runner’s knee?
• While sitting, extend the legs in front of you keeping your heels on the floor. Tighten the thigh muscles and hold for a count of ten, before relaxing for a count of three. Repeat 10 times, several times a day. • Lying flat on your back, bend one knee to a 90 degree angle, while keeping your foot flat on the floor. While keeping it straight, lift the right leg to the level of the left knee. Hold while you count to three, then lower and repeat 10 times before chancing sides. • While sitting or lying on the floor, keep one leg straight and raise the foot around six inches up off the floor, holding for five seconds. Then lower the foot back to the floor. Repeat ten times.
