1Knee Extension
- Come into sitting on a high chair with free space behind the backs of the leg
- Roll onto the sits bones to ensure you are sitting up tall
- Extend the target knee out in front of you with control
- As you reach the end range tighten the muscles at the front of the thigh to draw the knee cap towards the hip
- Slowly return to the start position
- Repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines
Twice a day please
2Calf Stretch
- Stand on top of a step on the balls of your feet on the edge.
- Please ensure you have a rail or wall to support yourself.
- Drop one heel down below the edge by slightly bending the knee of the other leg.
- Complete as per Physiotherapist instruction.
You don’t need a step for your calf, just hold onto a wall, step your affected knee back (sorry, forgot if its the right or left) and do a gentle stretch. Several times a day
3Heel Raise [Seated]
- Sit on a sturdy chair or bench with your knees bent at approximately 90 degrees and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- Place your hands on your thighs for balance.
- Press through the balls of your feet and lift your heels off the ground as high as possible, feeling the contraction in your calves.
- Slowly lower your heels back down to the floor, controlling the movement throughout.
- Repeat until you’ve completed the repetitions as prescribed by your physiotherapist.
Twice a day please
4Knee Flexion
- Come into a comfortable upright sitting position with the legs outstretched
- Take a theraband or towel around the sole of the foot of the target limb
- Using the arms, pull the band in towards the body to allow the knee to bend
- The heel will remain in contact with the surface
- Loosen the resistance to allow the heel to slide back to the starting position
- Repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines
Five to ten times a day. You can do this on your bed. You can use any strap to help you bend you knee.