Unilateral Instructions:
- Secure the resistance band around the affected foot and loop it around the unaffected limb to anchor
- With a straight knee, move the ankle so the toes are coming inwards across the midline
- Slowly return to the start position
- Repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines
Seated alternative:
- Sit down on a chair.
- Place the therband into a loop on one end.
- Step onto one end of the band then loop the band around your other foot at the midfoot.
- Slowly bring your middle of your foot up towards the ceiling as shown in the video.
Bilateral instructions:
- Sit with a theraband ties around your feet and your legs crossed over one another in front of you
- Keeping your toes pointed towards the ceiling, turn the soles of your feet away from one another and slowly return them
- Repeat as prescribed by your physiotherapist
Precautions:
If you are unsure of the exercise or are experiencing pain whilst performing the movement, please speak to your physiotherapist