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Knees

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KNEE FLEXION

Look for either flexion or hyperextension of the knees by observing the patient's knee from the lateral side.

If the knees are flexed, consider the following patterns:

Knee flexors

Hip flexors

Dorsiflexors of ankle

KNEE HYPEREXTENSION

Look for either flexion or hyperextension of the knees by observing the patient's knee from the lateral side.

If the knees are hyperextended, consider the following patterns:

Knee extensors:

Hip extensors:

Ankle plantarflexors: