1Ankle Inversion
- Secure the resistance band around the affected foot and loop it around the unaffected limb to anchor.
- With a straight knee, move the ankle so the toes are coming inwards across the midline.
- Slowly return to the start position.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.
1-2x /week
2Doming
- Keeping the toes and heel planted on the ground slowly lift the ball of the big toe up towards the sky.
- Sustain the contraction for 3s and slowly return to the ground.
- Repeat as prescribed by your physiotherapist.
3Split Squat
- For this exercise you will need to utilise a bench or step to elevate the back leg.
- Take the target leg about 1 metre in front of the step/bench and position the opposing leg onto the step.
- From this position, you are going to drop your body down so your knee will bend.
- Ensure that you are not excessively bringing your knee over your toes and leaning forwards.
- Return to the starting position and repeat as per physiotherapist instruction.
Can use bench/chair height > lower box
4Sit To Stand [Single Leg]
- Position yourself in front of the chair of choice without the back of the leg contacting the chair.
- Shift the weight onto the target leg and lower down so your bottom contacts the chair.
- During the lowering phase, ensure the hips stay level and square to the front.
- Bend the knee and simultaneously send the hips back behind you.
- Stand from the chair using the target limb.
- Straighten the knee and tuck the tailbone under at the end of the movement.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.
5Pogo Jump
- Using a step, place the unaffected limb onto the step.
- Stand at the top with the target limb off the step.
- As you bend through the knee of the leg on the step, lower the target limb to the floor on a stiff leg.
- Keep the target knee straight and propel yourself into a jump with the ankle only.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
x 1 /week
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.
x 1/ week
7Side Plank [Hip Abduction]
- Come into a side lying position with the elbow stacked directly underneath the shoulder resting on the outside aspect of your arm.
- Bend the knees so the heels are in line with the buttocks.
- Place the hand onto the hip or extend the arm to the roof.
- With the weight in the knees and the elbow, lift the hips towards the roof.
- Open the top leg like a book without the pelvis moving.
- Ensure the buttocks moves forwards and doesn’t arch out from the lower back.
8Arm & Leg Extension
- Come into 4-point kneeling, slowly extend the opposite arm and leg.
- Avoid shifting the pelvis side to side or arching through the lower back.
- Reach long through the finger tips and toes.
- Remain active through the arm and leg that are lifting by maintaining a straight elbow and knee.
- Lower both limbs simultaneously to the mat.
- Repeat on the opposing side or repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines.
9Runners Touch
- Start with one leg in the air with the hip and knee at a right angle.
- Lift the arm on the same side as the leg in the air.
- Focusing on controlling your stance leg, reach forward with your arm to touch the ground.
- Return to your starting position ensuring the movement is controlled and balanced.
- Repeat as per physiotherapist instruction.
nice pre-run warm up
10Hip Abduction [Unsupported]
- Stand at a 45° angle to a wall, so that your working leg is the outside leg.
- Bend your other knee and rest it against the wall, lifting your toes off the ground. Do not push into the wall, this is purely for balance.
- Stand up straight, pull your shoulders high and look straight ahead.
- Try to turn your upper thigh outwards. This is a small movement, and you should only feel the muscles in your buttock / side of hip turn on.
- Hold for the amount of time prescribed by your physiotherapist.
- Tip: Avoid activating the quadriceps (front of thigh muscles). If you can keep these relaxed, it will increase the activation of your gluteals.