There are a lot of great exercises out there that can help to activate the vastus medialis obliquus (VMO), a specific portion of the vatsus medialis, which is one of the four quadriceps muscles that make up the muscles on the front of the thigh.
If it's appropriate for you (see medical disclaimer below), the specific wall sit that I cover within this video can produce high levels of activation for the VMO. It has been shown within research to produce electrical activation of this portion of the muscle, which can be beneficial for dealing with certain knee issues and keeping the knee functioning properly and remaining healthy.
The VMO often becomes "sleepy", weak, and inhibited after injuries or other conditions that can affect the health of the lower extremities and musculoskeletal system in general. When this occurs, it can result in aches and pains of the knee due to improper balance of muscle strength and function.
Follow along in this video to learn about the importance of the VMO, how to perform this exercise (including how long you should be able to hold this wall sit for), and to learn the really neat story behind how it was discovered that this specific position is highly demanding on the VMO.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:41 - A brief rundown on the VMO
1:20 - Things to keep in mind
2:00 - What you need for this exercise
2:10 - Modifying the standard wall sit
2:35 - How to modify this VMO wall sit
3:08 - Target goal for the VMO wall sit
3:22 - Watching the muscle(s) work!
4:05 - How this wall sit was discovered to be so effective
6:02 - A small request & well wishes!
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Medical Disclaimer: While I am a licensed physical therapist, I am not YOUR physical therapist. Any information given within this video is therefore strictly for informational purposes only. I cannot determine whether or not this exercise (or any other physical activities mentioned within this video) may or may not be appropriate for you. Any attempts to perform this exercise or any modifications to it are therefore done so at your own risk.
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