title: Rehabilitation of the lower extremity.
abstract: Rehabilitation of the lower extremities has fallen into two basic categories known as open and closed kinetic chain activities. Closed kinetic chain exercises are functional exercises specific to sport movement patterns. Exercises performed with a variety of equipment may be classified as closed kinetic chain. Program development should include a variety of functional exercises using variable volumes and intensities of resistance for maximum results.
authors.affiliation: Ather Sports Injury Clinic, Castro Valley, California, USA.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Chu
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*