Closed Kinetic Chain (CKC)

Authors
Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

“Closed kinetic chain” refers to when the distal segment of the joint is fixed and the proximal segment is free to move1.

References

1.
Neumann DA, Kelly ER, Kiefer CL, Martens K, Grosz CM. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation. 3rd ed. Elsevier; 2017.

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Yomogida N, Kerstein C. Closed Kinetic Chain (CKC). https://yomokerst.com/The Archive/Biomechanics/closed_kinetic_chain_CKC.html