# Any PNF stretches to help with knee strength & flexibility?

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**Created:** [April 7, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/any-pnf-stretches-to-help-with-knee-strength-flexibility/1003 "2021-04-07T17:38:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![lucidbee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e9c0ed/32.png) [@lucidbee](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/lucidbee)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/any-pnf-stretches-to-help-with-knee-strength-flexibility/1003/1 "2021-04-07T17:38:43Z")

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hi wonderful yoga teachers.  
I have a question about knees. Sometimes I twist my knee and and then I have some soreness. Right now I am recovering from a twisted knee which is almost gone but I am looking for proactive stretches and strengthening to help prevent this.

My question is, which of the PNF stretches are good for this? I have tried PNF for a stiff lower back and it worked great. I can’t tell from all the hip, thigh etc PNF stretches which ones are best for this issue.

Thank you David for the wonderful PNF stretches videos!

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**Author:** ![Fiji](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/community.doyogawithme.com/fiji/32/2343_2.png) [@Fiji](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/Fiji)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/any-pnf-stretches-to-help-with-knee-strength-flexibility/1003/2 "2021-04-08T19:29:49Z")

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The PNF classes are such a wonderful way to understand how to increase our flexibility in a safe way. This type of stretching is also very useful when recovering from a knee injury and can be used to create knee stability which will help you from injuring the joint again.

The hamstrings and quadriceps are responsible for a great deal of knee function and stability. Maintaining mobility in these muscles with PNF stretching is a great way to rehab your knee and to prevent future issues. A hamstring stretch lying on your back with a partner hoding your leg or a strap is a great way to start with the hamstings, alternating between engaging and releasing on ten second intervals.

Hope this helps,

Fiji

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**Author:** ![lucidbee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e9c0ed/32.png) [@lucidbee](https://community.doyogawithme.com/u/lucidbee)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.doyogawithme.com/t/any-pnf-stretches-to-help-with-knee-strength-flexibility/1003/3 "2021-04-15T18:03:18Z")

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Thank you Fiji! (I love your classes)