1Ankle 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.
every hour
2Calf 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.
3Inner Range Quads
- Sit in long sitting.
- Place a rolled up towel under your affected knee/leg.
- Draw your toes up towards your head.
- Press the knee into the towel and start to lift your heel off the floor/bed.
- Hold for a count of 3.
- Repeat as instructed by your physiotherapist.