2024年5月9日 · VMO is short for vastus medialis oblique muscle. It is one of the quadriceps muscles on the inside front of the thigh, just above the knee. Strengthening this muscle is particularly important for knee rehabilitation as it helps control the position of …

2023年1月9日 · This blog post covers 12 best VMO Exercises that will help strengthen your knee. The Vastus Medialis Oblique (or VMO for short) is a muscle which is involved with extension of the knee, knee stability and optimal tracking of the patella (knee cap).

Vastus medialis exercises are a great way to improve knee stability and function, reduce knee pain and reduce the risk of cartilage injuries. Most people who suffer from long term knee pain have a weak vastus medialis muscle. This alters the way the knee moves, how the forces are directed through the knee and places excess strain on the inner knee.

2023年6月13日 · The vastus medialis can be exercised with heavy quadriceps-targeting exercises like lunges and machine leg extensions, or otherwise rehabilitated with resistance band terminal knee extensions - just a few examples of the many exercises targeting this particular muscle group. What is the Vastus Medialis or "Teardrop" Muscle?

2017年2月8日 · Many people with pain at their kneecap or who are recovering from a knee surgery are told to “target their VMO” during their rehab. Bodybuilders call it the “teardrop” muscle of their leg and try to isolate and grow it. A quick google search will reveal thousands of hits for the “best exercises to target your VMO”… so can you actually do it?

2017年10月20日 · Reduce swelling to reduce the loss of strength or atrophy of the VMO muscle to prevent secondary issues during your rehab. How to work your VMO: Isometric Contraction: Sitting on your bed or floor with legs out straight, place a towel underneath your knee. Flex your quads muscle with hip/leg slightly externally rotated.

2024年8月8日 · VMO (Vastus Medialis Oblique) activation exercises are essential for strengthening a crucial part of the quadriceps muscle group located on the inner side of the thigh. The VMO plays a vital role in stabilizing the knee joint and maintaining proper alignment of the patella (kneecap).

2025年1月21日 · Rehabilitation from knee injuries or surgeries, such as ACL reconstruction or total knee replacement, heavily relies on VMO activation to: Rebuild strength and stability. Improve range of motion.

2024年2月22日 · Strengthening the VMO is often emphasized in rehabilitation as well as injury prevention programs, especially for illnesses like patellofemoral pain syndrome as well as patellar tracking abnormalities.

2022年11月8日 · In this article, you’ll learn the function of the vastus medialis, why it’s important, and then four exercises to activate the quads, specifically the VMO – the medial aspect of the quadriceps. It’ll keep your knees healthier and help to fix any pain or problems you have now.