1Ankle Dorsiflexion [Assisted]
- Come into a sitting position with affected limb out long.
- Take a strap or towel around the base of the foot and hold both ends with the hands.
- Whilst you actively try to bring the toes towards the head, pull the strap to assist.
- Guide to the point of resistance and then slowly return to neutral.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.
Once a day please
2Ankle Dorsiflexion [AROM]
- Come into a sitting position with affected limb out long.
- Position a towel underneath the leg to elevate the foot.
- With a straight knee, move the ankle so the toes are coming towards the head.
- Lower to a comfortable resting position and repeat.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
Alphabet which is a little different than this. Please do every hour (10+ times) a day
3Piano Toes
- With control lift the toe towards the roof from left to right and right to left. Aim for individual movement of each toe.
- Complete x5 through in each direction.
Every hour, you can do this in sitting, moving toes, open, close, scrunch
4Calf Stretch
- 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.
As needed, gentle stretch