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Physiotherapist Jennifer Sartor
Updated 5-6-25
Resources
1Self Epley Manoeuvre (Left)
2 reps
  • Start in long sitting with a pillow behind your back.
  • Turn your head 45 degrees to the left side.
  • Slowly lay backwards over the pillow until your head touches the bed while maintaining your head turn. This will put you into 30 degrees of neck extension.
  • Hold this position for at least 1 minute.
  • Keep your head in contact with the bed and slowly turn your head to the right side until you head is facing 45 degrees to the right.
  • Hold this position for at least 1 minute.
  • Tuen onto your right side and turn your head another 90 degrees until your nose is pointing into the bed and gently tuck your chin.
  • Hold this position for 1 minute.
  • Slowly sit up on the right side of the be and keep your head turned until you are upright.
  • Hold this position for another 1 minute.
  • Repeat this again and do this twice a day.
Jennifer Sartor Physiotherapist Newcastle Budgewoi

2 x day if you can

2Static Quadriceps
3 sets of 10 reps
  • Sit with the legs extended.
  • Place a rolled up towel under the target knee/leg.
  • Draw your toes up towards your head.
  • Press the knee into the towel.
  • Keep the heel in contact with the ground.
  • Hold for as many seconds as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.
3Knee Flexion
3 sets of 10 reps
  • Come into a comfortable upright sitting position with the legs outstretched.
  • Slide the foot of the target limb along the ground towards the bottom.
  • Allow the knee to bend to the point of resistance and slowly slide to return to the start position.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.
4Feet Together Eyes Closed
30 seconds

  • Stand on a firm surface with your feet together

  • Take a moment to find your balance with your eyes open
  • When you’re ready, gently close your eyes for 30sec

  • Stand near a stable surface (like a kitchen bench or wall) for safety