University of Scranton - Department of Physical Therapy
Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD
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OPEN - CLOSED CHAIN

open/closed chain pictureOpen-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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