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Physiotherapist Scarlet Xavier
Updated 2-6-25
Additional Notes
  • Include Ankle Alphabets - 3 x 3/day
1Hamstrings Stretch
4 reps
30 seconds
  • Lying on your back.
  • Utilise a strap or towel and place it around the base of your foot.
  • Flex your hip to 90 degrees to your body.
  • Keep the other leg straight on the ground.
  • Draw your toes towards your head and extend your heel to the ceiling.
  • Go to the point where you can feel a stretch on the back of your thigh.
  • Sustain as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
Scarlet Xavier Physiotherapist at Peak Physio Rutherford and Newcastle NSW

Daily

2Calf Stretch
4 reps
30 seconds
  • Sit on the ground or on your bed with your legs out straight in front of you.
  • Loop a towel or belt over the top end of your foot.
  • Keep your leg straight.
  • Gently pull on the ends on the towel/ belt to pull your ankle back.
  • Hold for 30-60 seconds or as advised by your Physiotherapist.
Scarlet Xavier Physiotherapist at Peak Physio Rutherford and Newcastle NSW

Daily

3Hip Abduction
3 sets of 15 reps
  • Position yourself in side lying with the target side uppermost.
  • You can perform this lying down completely, or as shown in the video with the bottom elbow bent to 90 degrees directly underneath the shoulder.
  • Extend the top leg so the knee is straight.
  • Take the heel to the back of the mat.
  • Maintain a stacked position in the pelvis, ensuring the hip doesn’t roll out with the leg.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapists instructions.

Scarlet Xavier Physiotherapist at Peak Physio Rutherford and Newcastle NSW

Each side. Every 2-3 days.