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Physiotherapist Ariane McCormack
Updated 29-5-25
Additional Notes
  • Please do every second day
1Push Up [Wall]
2 sets of 5 reps
  • In a standing position, position yourself a step away from the wall.
  • Position your hands on the wall just below shoulder height.
  • By bending your elbows, slowly lower your chest towards the wall without bending through your back.
  • Press away from the wall as you straighten your elbows and return to the starting position.
  • Repeat as per physiotherapist instructions.
2Squat
2 sets of 5 reps
  • Standing with your feet hip distance apart.
  • Have both feet facing forward.
  • Think about leading the movement from your sit bones.
  • Gently bend your knees and then swing your sit bones behind you.
  • Let your trunk lean forward while trying to keep your spine aligned.
  • Keep the back of your neck nice and long with your chin tucked in.
  • Go to the depth that feels comfortable for you but not below 90 degrees – you should feel tightness at the back of the thigh.
  • Press through your feet in the ground and come back up into standing position reversing the movement.
3Heel Raise
2 sets of 10 reps
  • Stand facing a wall or supportive surface and place your fingers on the surface for support if needed.
  • Ensure your feet are hip distance apart and toes facing forward.
  • Push up onto the balls of your feet by lifting the heels from the ground.
  • Slowly lower yourself to the ground.
4Single Leg Balance
2 sets
20 seconds
  • Position yourself next to a bench, chair or wall for balance support as needed.
  • Come into single leg standing on the target limb.
  • Attempt to hold balance here for a designated time frame and steady with support if needed.
5Tandem 3
2 sets
20 seconds
  • Position yourself next to a bench, chair or wall for balance support as needed.
  • Take one foot next in front of the big toe of the standing leg so the heel is contact.
  • Attempt to hold balance here for a designated time frame and steady with support if needed.