1Wall Push
- Stand with both feet firmly planted directly underneath the hips (the affected side away from the wall.
- Come into a small squat with the buttocks moving backwards.
- Lift the foot closest to the wall off the floor, maintain pelvic control.
- Press the knee into the wall.
- Hold for 5-8 seconds.
- Muscle activation should be felt in the lateral hip of the supporting leg.
Start with your standing left leg.
2Bridge
- Start by lying on your back (palms down for more stability).
- Bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the floor, shoulder width apart.
- Push your feet into the floor, contract your glutes and lift your hips up from the ground until your body make a straight line from your shoulders to your knees (this is the bridge position).
- Slowly return your hips to the ground and repeat.
3Toe Taps
- Begin by laying on your back with knees bent.
- Engage your abdominal muscles by drawing the belly button towards the spine.
- Keep the arms relaxed by your side.
- Bring one leg up into tabletop position and slowly lower it back down to the floor.
- Repeat this on the same leg OR complete with alternating legs if advised by your Physiotherapist.