Knee Durability: Chair Bend Test, Then Progressive Quad Strength
Summary
Selkirk TV’s PT lesson targets the most common pickleball complaint: knee pain (arthritis, meniscus irritation, patellofemoral pain, stiffness).
Assess first: sit at the edge of a chair and slide the foot under to max comfortable bend; note stiffness. A pull-to-chest variation adds range if hips allow. Then progress into quad-strengthening work so the knee tolerates court demands — reassess the same bend test over time.
Key takeaways
- Assess knee flexion (chair slide / pull-to-chest) before loading
- Note stiffness — don’t force past pain; track it
- Build quad durability after the ROM check
Action items
- Do both-side chair bend assessment today; write what you feel
- Add the PT’s quad progressions 3× this week, then retest bend