University of Scranton - Department of Physical Therapy
Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD
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OPEN - CLOSED CHAIN
Open-chain
knee flexion causes the foot to move toward the proximal femur.
Closed-chain knee flexion causes the proximal
femur to move closer to the foot.
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