You are treating a patient with osteoarthritis in the knee….

You are treating a patient with osteoarthritis in the knee. They “tweaked” it on the dance floor during a Mardi Gras ball. They have been resting it and are now in the subacute stage of healing. You would like to initiate isometric exercises to target muscles that surround the knee. The best position to place this patient to begin isometrics is

You are treating a patient who was in a boating accident. Th…

You are treating a patient who was in a boating accident. They fell overboard during a rough wave and the propeller damaged their leg. You are treating them for a lacerated hamstring muscle during the subacute stage. You are ready to initiate isometric exercises to this muscle. What is the best position to begin strengthening with isometrics?