HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What is a normal range of motion in the knee? also what is the normal range of motion for knee extensions? mine is -11 which i know is not good

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Dennis Giannini answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

0-135 degrees: For knee extensions, strength exercises, best not to go full extension, especially if you have knee problems. -10 to 15 degrees full extension is best.

Answered 2/25/2013

5.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Ruptured bursa sac in knee. Its been a month, range of motion still limited, ankle swells if not elevated. How do I rehab to normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi, i punched my brothers knee cap...And since then my hand/ wrist has been painful to touch i still have a good range of motion, i did feel a crack?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I was kicked in knee area. Some tenderness with slight pain, but no visible bruising or swelling. Range of motion is normal. Could this be a fracture?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

From last month whenevwr I bend my knee there is grinding noise comes and there is also mild pain when I bend my knee .I have full range of motion?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

It's been 14 days since I've had my cartilage cleaned up and can still only bend my knee 95 degrees on my own. How can I get my range of motion back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What is the normal range of motion for bending and straightening the knee? Mine is -14 for straightening and For bending it is 94. I know this is not good?
Can your tibia go out of place? What is a normal range of motion? When my knee goes straight it is -11 which i know is not good.
Is it normal to have a reduced range of motion in the knee/behind knee (extension) after surgery for CECS in calf, peroneus brevis herniation, peroneal subluxation, and peroneal tendon shortening? 3 weeks post op?
What is a normal range of motion in the knee supposed to be? What causes your knee not to fully extend?
Is it possible to have full use and range of motion after knee replacement? Will my knee be just as good as new after knee replacement, or will there be less range of motion or other limitations?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.