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Physiotherapist Jennifer Sartor
Updated 27-6-25
1Knee Extension
3 sets
10 seconds
2kg
Three times / week
  • 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.
Jennifer Sartor Physiotherapist Newcastle Budgewoi

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2Side Stepping
Red Band
Three times / week
  • Secure the band underneath the feet, holding on to both ends with the hands.
  • Ensure the band is taut under the feet.
  • Maintaining an upright posture, step to the side with soft knees.
  • Control the movement of the opposite leg to the starting position.
  • Repeat steps in one direction as per Physiotherapist instruction before returning to the opposing side.
3Clam
3 sets of 10 reps
Three times / week
  • Lie on your side with the affected leg up.
  • Tie a band around your knees.
  • Bend the knees and hips to about 30 degrees.
  • Keep your feet together, and lift the top knee up, applying tension to the band.
  • Return the knee down.
  • Try not to rotate through the back, this movement should be with your hips.
  • Repeat this as many times as your Physiotherapist has prescribed.