Strong quadriceps are the foundation of knee stability, balance, and safe walking. In this video, I explain ONE powerful knee extension exercise, demonstrated in 3 different ways, so it can be safely used by beginners, patients, and advanced recovery stages. This single knee extension exercise is extremely effective for: • ✅ Post-stroke recovery & paralysis rehabilitation • ✅ Improving balance & walking confidence • ✅ Osteoarthritis (OA) knee pain & stiffness • ✅ ACL reconstruction recovery • ✅ General knee & leg strengthening • ✅ Prevention of knee buckling and falls ⸻ 🔹 What You Will Learn in This Video ✔ How to correctly perform knee extension exercise ✔ 3 different variations for early, mid & advanced recovery ✔ How quadriceps strengthening improves balance and gait ✔ Safe technique for stroke patients & elderly ✔ Common mistakes that reduce recovery results ✔ When to progress or modify the exercise ⸻ 🧠 Why Quad Strengthening is IMPORTANT? Weak quadriceps muscles are one of the biggest reasons for: • Knee pain • Difficulty in walking • Poor balance • Knee giving-way episodes • Delayed recovery after stroke or surgery This video focuses on functional quadriceps activation that directly helps in daily activities like walking, standing, stair climbing, and transfers. ⸻ ⚠️ Safety Note Always perform this exercise within pain-free range. If you are a stroke survivor, post-surgery patient, or have severe knee pain, consult a qualified physiotherapist before starting. ⸻ 🎯 This Video is Helpful For: • Stroke recovery patients • Paralysis rehabilitation • Osteoarthritis knee patients • ACL & knee surgery recovery • Elderly balance training • Home physiotherapy exercises ⸻ 🔔 Subscribe for More Physiotherapy & Recovery Videos 👉 Stroke recovery exercises 👉 Knee & leg strengthening 👉 Balance & walking training 👉 Home physiotherapy guidance #QuadStrengthening #KneeExtensionExercise #StrokeRecovery #PostStrokeRehabilitation #KneePainRelief #OsteoarthritisKnee #ACLRecovery #LegStrengthening #BalanceTraining #PhysiotherapyExercises #HomePhysiotherapy #KneeRehab #WalkingImprovement #askdrpeter #drpeter4physio #drpeterphysiotherapyclinic