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Physiotherapist Ariane McCormack
Updated 4-6-25
Additional Notes
  • Hi Debbie, please do these exercises until I see you again.
1Calf Stretch
1 set
15 seconds
  • 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.
Ariane McCormack Peak Physio

As needed through the day.

2Row
2 sets of 15 reps
  • Secure the resistance band to a door handle or pole.
  • Keep the resistance point in line with the belly button.
  • With a proud chest and thumbs pointing towards the roof, pull the band. back maintaining the bend in the elbow.
  • As you pull back, focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together.
  • Control the return.

Ariane McCormack Peak Physio

Once a day. Twice if it feels goo, and you have time.

3Shoulder External Rotation
2 sets of 10 reps
  • This exercise can be completed in sitting or standing.
  • Ensure that the head is stacked above the pelvis in an upright position and the chest is open.
  • Take the resistance band prescribed with both hands in a ‘thumbs up’ position.
  • The band should be taut.
  • Position the elbows by the side and pull the band apart, drawing the shoulder blades together.
  • Maintain the 90 degree bend at the elbow.
  • Slowly return to the start position and repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.

4Shoulder External Rotation- Wall Walks
2 sets of 10 reps
Yellow Band
  • Place your looped band around both wrists.
  • Keeping elbows by side, press wrists away from each other.
  • Keep the tension on the band and your elbows in the same angle.
  • From this position, bring your hands up towards the roof, keeping tension on the band.
  • Return to the starting position.
  • Repeat as per physiotherapist guidelines.

5Heel 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.
Ariane McCormack Peak Physio

Easy lift