1Hip Abduction
- Position yourself in side lying with the target side uppermost.
- You can perform this lying down completely, or as shown in the video with the bottom elbow bent to 90 degrees directly underneath the shoulder.
- Extend the top leg so the knee is straight.
- Take the heel to the back of the mat.
- Maintain a stacked position in the pelvis, ensuring the hip doesn’t roll out with the leg.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapists instructions.
2Side Plank [Kneeling]
- 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.
- Ensure the buttocks moves forwards and doesn’t arch out from the lower back.
Have top leg straight
3Plank [Full]
- Come into a 4-point kneeling position and reach the hands in front of the shoulders.
- Press through the hands as you curl the toes under and straighten the knees.
- There should now be a straight horizontal line from the head to the tailbone.
- Draw the lower belly away from the waist band of your pants.
- Ensure that the buttocks remains in line with the shoulders.
- Note: this can also be performed on the elbows if the wrists are limiting.
4Arm & 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.
Keep toes on the ground
5Toe Taps
- Starting in the tabletop position, connect to the abdominal muscles by drawing the belly button towards the spine.
- Maintain a neutral pelvic position.
- Keep the arms by your side and relax your shoulders.
- Maintain the amount of knee bend whilst you lower the toes of one leg down to the mat and return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the opposing side maintaining the abdominal contraction.
6Chest Press [Floor / Wide]
- Lie on your back with a mat or comfortable surface underneath you.
- Bend the knees so the feet are flat.
- Utilising the designated hand weight of choice, bend the elbows so the wrist aligns with the elbow.
- The elbows will come into contact with the ground during this lowering phase.
- Press the weights up by straightening the arms.
- Lower the arms back into the bent elbow position and repeat as instructed by your Physiotherapist.
7Thoracic Extension
- Sit on the ground and place 2 x pillows or a bolster lengthwise behind your tailbone.
- Sit directly in front of this and lower yourself back over the pillows/bolster.
- You can start with your knees bent up.
- Ensure that your head and neck are comfortable – you may need another pillow or towel under your head to encourage good posture for your neck.
- Reach your arms out to the side with your palms facing up.
- Breathe down to your stomach and relax your shoulders.
- After a few minutes you can then change your leg and arms positions to open up the body further – this is demonstrated in the video.
- You can alternate between leg and arm positions as you like in this position.
- Complete as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
Use foam roller for a pect stretch
8Book Opening
- Lie on your side with your head supported and your knees bent up to 80-90 degrees.
- Place your arms in front of you in front of your chest with hands together.
- Lift your top arm up and over your body towards the floor behind you drawing a semicircle.
- Rotate with the breastbone and ensure the pelvis remains still.
- Hold at the end of movement for a breath.
- Lift the arm up and reverse the semicircle movement until back at the start.
- Complete as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
9Alternating Leg Box Jump
- Place your right foot on top of the box, keeping your left foot on the ground.
- Drive through the right leg to jump upwards, swapping legs mid-air so your left foot lands on the box and your right foot lands on the ground.
- Absorb the landing softly with a slight bend in the knees, keeping your chest up and your hips square.
- Immediately repeat, alternating the foot on the box with each jump.
- Maintain a rhythmic breathing pattern and focus on quick but controlled footwork.
- Complete repetitions as prescribed by your physiotherapist.