Come to a side lying position with the bottom arm outstretched and head resting on the arm
Hips are bent slightly and knees are bent to 90 degrees
Your top hand should be resting on the floor
From here, lift the top leg to hip height and glide forwards and backwards in a controlled motion
Repeat as per physiotherapist instruction
Level 1 variation:
Lie on your side with your hips, knees and ankles stacked on top of one another
Raise your top leg so that your knee and foot align with your top hip
Keeping this alignment, bend your knee towards your chest and then extend away from your down towards your toes
Repeat this exercise for the desired number of reps/sets as guided by your physiotherapist
Level 2 Instructions:
Lie on your side with your hips, knees and ankles stacked on top of one another
Raise your top leg so your knee and foot align with your top hip
Keeping this alignment, extend your top leg away from your towards your toes
Maintaining your alignment and keeping your leg straight, sweep your leg in front of you as far as comfortable
Follow this by then sweeping your leg back towards your feet, again maintaining the alignment
Repeat this exercise for the desired number of reps/sets as guided by your physiotherapist
Precautions:
Seek guidance from your physiotherapist before you progress to level 2
You may need to perform this on a bed or with a pillow/cushioned surface under your lower hip if it’s uncomfortable performing this exercise on the floor/mat
If you experience any pain during the exercise, please stop the exercise and notify your physiotherapist
