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. 2017 Aug 4;10(3):328–345. doi: 10.1007/s12178-017-9425-4

Table 4.

Bilateral Weight Bearing Exercises

Exercise Limitations and Considerations
Squats to no more than 45o knee flexion Place a chair, table, or box behind the individual to block excessive motion
Leg Press from 45o to 0o Loads no greater than body weight
Isometric wall sits to 45o Begin with short duration (~10 seconds)
Terminal Knee Extension Avoid hyperextension in PCL/PLC surgery
Weight Shifting Can perform laterally, anteriorly, and in a 45o stagger