PETAR NAJDESKI

We have developed a quadriceps muscle exercise board with an angle that is fixed rather than adjust­ able (Fig. 1). The "quad board" is useful primarily for strengthening exercises. In the past 18 months, we have used this "quad board" for patients with knee injuries, fractured femurs, weakness in leg muscles, cerebral vascular accidents, Parkinson's disease, mul­ tiple sclerosis, and amputations below the knee.

Fig. 1.

MATERIALS

Plywood or pressed board, 2 cm (0.8 in) thick, with all joints nailed and glued. Supports are cut from 4 cm by 8 cm (1.6 in x 3.2 in) stock material. The inclined boards are joined at a 90-degree angle. For comfort the board may be covered with carpeting or any desired padding. DIRECTIONS FOR USE

1. Place patient supine on firm surface, preferably one that is wide enough for comfortable move­ ment. 2. Assist patient in placing "quad board" under both legs. 3. Instruct patient in knee extension exercises (Fig. 2). Add weight to ankle if resistance is indicated. 4. Instruct patient in hip and back extension exercises (Fig. 3). Use of the "quad board" may be either unilateral or bilateral. We suggest that the patient be in position before the "quad board" is put in place. Remove the "quad board" before changing the patient's position. We believe it is advisable to limit use of the "quad board" to 20 minutes per exercise session.

Mr. Najdeski is a member of the Physical Therapy Department of the St. Joseph's Hospital, 700 Broadway, Ft. Wayne, IN 46802. This article was submitted December 15, 1977, and accepted May 17, 1978.

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Quadriceps Board

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PHYSICAL THERAPY

Quadriceps board.

PETAR NAJDESKI We have developed a quadriceps muscle exercise board with an angle that is fixed rather than adjust­ able (Fig. 1). The "quad board" i...
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