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Physiotherapist Scarlet Xavier
Updated 27-6-25
1Heel Raise
3 sets of 15 reps
Once / day
  • 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.
2Tandem 3
30 seconds
Three times / day
  • 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.

Scarlet Xavier Physiotherapist at Peak Physio Rutherford and Newcastle NSW

Complete 30 seconds at breakfast, 30 seconds at lunch & 30 seconds at dinner.
Look from side-to-side while you’re there.
Make sure to stand at a stable surface e.g your kitchen bench

3Ankle Inversion
3 sets of 15 reps
Once / day
  • Secure the resistance band around the affected foot and loop it around the unaffected limb to anchor.
  • With a straight knee, move the ankle so the toes are coming inwards across the midline.
  • Slowly return to the start position.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.
Scarlet Xavier Physiotherapist at Peak Physio Rutherford and Newcastle NSW

You can hold the band in your hands, you don’t have to tie it around your other foot.

4Ankle Eversion
3 sets of 15 reps
Once / day
  • Secure the resistance band around the affected foot and loop it around the unaffected limb to anchor.
  • With a straight knee, move the ankle so the toes are coming outwards away from the body.
  • Slowly return to the start position.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines.

Scarlet Xavier Physiotherapist at Peak Physio Rutherford and Newcastle NSW

You can hold the band in your hands, you don’t have to tie it around your other foot.