【Operation Essentials】The patient lies supine, and the affected knee joint is flexed to approximately 90 degrees (for knee joint locking, it can be at the locked position). The assistant supports the lower end of the patient's thigh with the forearm, and the operator grips the ankle joint of the affected limb with both hands. Both individuals exert force in opposite directions to extend the knee joint.
【Effect and Application】This method is used to mobilize the joint. It is a preparatory technique for treating knee joint osteoarthritis and the combined technique of knee joint locking.
Most combined techniques for other joints involve traction and extension. However, this is not discussed here and will be described in the respective chapters on specific diseases.