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Physiotherapist Mekaela Hockey
Updated 18-7-25
When to Stop
Discontinue if pain exceeds 3/10
1Bridge [Staggered Arms Crossed]
3 sets of 10 reps
Once / day
  • Come into a lying position on the mat with the hands across your chest.
  • This will reduce the amount of support provided by the upper limb.
  • Bend the knees with the heels in line with the sit bones.
  • Position the feet in a staggered position with the target foot closest to you.
  • Press through the feet to lift the hips up.
  • Focus on keeping the pelvis level.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
2Clams – Level 2 [Elevated]
3 sets of 10 reps
Red Band
Once / day
  • Lie on your side with the knees tucked.
  • The ankles are in-line with the buttocks.
  • Stack the pelvis as if there is a wall behind you.
  • Elevate both feet and keep the heels together.
  • Maintain this position and slowly lift and lower the top leg.
  • Repeat as per physiotherapist instruction.

3Chair Squat [Deep]
3 sets of 10 reps
Red Band
Once / day
  • Come into standing in front of a low chair with the height prescribed by your Physiotherapist.
  • The feet should be hip width apart.
  • Bend the knees and send the bottom back to the chair.
  • Use the arms outstretched as a counterbalance.
  • Tap the bottom to the chair and rise.
4Knee Extension
3 sets of 12 reps
Green Band
Once / day
  • Secure the resistance band around the ankle of the target limb to an anchor point at behind the foot.
  • Come into sitting on a high chair with free space behind the backs of the leg.
  • Roll onto the sits bones to ensure you are sitting up tall.
  • Extend the target knee out in front of you with control.
  • As you reach the end range tighten the muscles at the front of the thigh to draw the knee cap towards the hip.
  • Slowly return to the start position.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines.
5Single Leg Heel Raise
3 sets of 15 reps
Once / day
  • 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.
6Row
3 sets of 10 reps
Green Band
Once / day
  • 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.

7Shoulder External Rotation
3 sets of 10 reps
Red Band
Once / day
  • Position yourself with the elbow tucked into the side body.
  • Open through the chest.
  • Thumb directed towards the roof.
  • Position the affected arm furthest away from the resistance band.
  • Maintaining the above position, move the forearm away from the belly button.
  • Control the return to the belly.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines.