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Comparison of the open kinetic chain and closed kinetic chain strengthening exercises on pain perception and lower limb biomechanics of patients with mild knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial protocol | Trials
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![ACL series part 2: oddly enough the ACL is less stressed during closed chain exercises vs open chain. Meaning that a squat or lunge is less stressful to the ACL than kicking ACL series part 2: oddly enough the ACL is less stressed during closed chain exercises vs open chain. Meaning that a squat or lunge is less stressful to the ACL than kicking](https://preview.redd.it/4wwepsdjh3j91.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=301f1724efab2a5bdad0be45250a0143c140efb5)
ACL series part 2: oddly enough the ACL is less stressed during closed chain exercises vs open chain. Meaning that a squat or lunge is less stressful to the ACL than kicking
Closed-chain vs Open-chain Kinematics 💪 . Closed chain kinematics are weight bearing exercises for stability. These exercises/activities transfer force... | By Handtherapyacademy | Facebook
![PT flashcards on X: "In an open kinematic chain (OKC), the distal segment of the chain moves in space whereas in a closed kinematic chain (CKC), the distal segment is fixed, and PT flashcards on X: "In an open kinematic chain (OKC), the distal segment of the chain moves in space whereas in a closed kinematic chain (CKC), the distal segment is fixed, and](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ET3Xvl5UcAMWbIn.png)