1Gastrocnemius
- Stand with toes pointing straight forward.
- Step one leg out in front – make sure your toes are still pointing forward.
- Keeping your back knee straight and back heel on the floor, bend your front knee.
- You should feel a stretch on the back of your calf.
- Complete as per Physiotherapist instruction.
2Single Leg Heel Raise
- Stand facing a wall or supportive surface and place your fingers on the wall for support if needed.
- Ensure your feet are hip distance apart and toes facing forward.
- Take your weight onto the right leg removing your left leg from the floor.
- Gently transfer your weight to the ball of your right foot.
- Push up onto the ball of your foot by lifting the heel from the ground.
- Slowly lower yourself to the ground.
- Try to go up fast and down slowly.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
3Heel Raise [Wall Sit]
- Position the back flat against the wall.
- With straight knees, extend the legs away from the wall so you are leaning back.
- Bend the knees to a 90-degree position.
- Slowly lift and lower the heels.
4Step Down
- Step both feet onto the step.
- Keeping your affected leg on the step, slowly step down with your unaffected side until your heel gently taps the floor.
- On your affected side, ensure your knee is in line with your second toe and hips remain level.
- Modify as prescribed by your physiotherapist.
Hold on for support to get the correct technique
5Single Leg Balance
- Position yourself next to a bench, chair or wall for balance support as needed.
- Come into single leg standing on the target limb.
- Attempt to hold balance here for a designated time frame and steady with support if needed.
on bosu ball- blue side and then progress to black side
6Jump Squat
- Stand with the feet slightly wider than the feet.
- Lower down into a squat position and as you rise, press through the toes to shoot off the ground.
- Bring the chest forward as you extend the legs.
- Control the landing by allowing the knees to bend whilst maintaining a strong squat technique.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
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