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Physiotherapist Ariane McCormack
Updated 11-7-25
1Knee To Chest
5 sets
Twice / day
  • Start with both knees bent and your feet on the floor.
  • Gently pull your knee towards your chest.
  • Hold this position or gently move in and out.
2Hip Internal and External Rotation
5 sets
Twice / day
  • Lie down on the back on a comfortable surface.
  • Bend the knees so the feet are flat on the ground and keep the shoulders flat on the ground.
  • Take the knees towards the same side allowing the hips to move off the mat as comfortable.
  • Draw the knees back to centre and slowly take them to the opposing side.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
3Book Opening
  • Lie on your side with your head supported and your knees bent up to 80-90 degrees.
  • Place your arms in front of you in front of your chest with hands together.
  • Lift your top arm up and over your body towards the floor behind you drawing a semicircle.
  • Rotate with the breastbone and ensure the pelvis remains still.
  • Hold at the end of movement for a breath.
  • Lift the arm up and reverse the semicircle movement until back at the start.
  • Complete as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
Ariane McCormack Peak Physio

As needed

4Sleeper Stretch
20 seconds
Once / day
  • Come into a side lying position with the affected arm down.
  • Bring your affected shoulder perpendicular to your body.
  • Using your top hand, gently apply pressure to the back of your wrist, this will apply a stretch to the shoulder.
  • Sustain as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
Ariane McCormack Peak Physio

You can try this gently to ease shoulder stiffness. I showed you against the wall.