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Physiotherapist Jed Grant
Updated 4-6-25
When to Stop
Discontinue if pain exceeds 4/10
1Heel Raise [Step Tempo]
3 sets of 10 reps
  • Stand on a step with your heels off the edge.
  • Slowly lower your heels down, going lower than the step.
  • Quickly lift your heels up.
  • Going up should take less than 1 second, and going down should take 2-3 seconds.
  • Repeat this as many times as your Physiotherapist has prescribed.
Jed Grant Physiotherapist Newcastle Budgewoi

Every 2nd day

2Ankle Inversion
3 sets of 12 reps
  • 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.
Jed Grant Physiotherapist Newcastle Budgewoi

Every 2nd day

3Jump Squat
3 sets of 10 reps
  • 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.
Jed Grant Physiotherapist Newcastle Budgewoi

3 days per week – Jump single leg & land double leg

4Pogo Jump
3 sets
30 seconds
  • With straight knees, bring the weight forward onto the toes as you push your heels off the ground.
  • Land on stiff legs and propel immediately again through the ankle.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
Jed Grant Physiotherapist Newcastle Budgewoi

3 times per week

5Heel Raise [Soleus]
5 sets
30 seconds
  • Stand with the heels coming off the edge of the step/ledge.
  • Bend the knees and maintain the ankle position relevant to the step.
  • Sustain as per Physiotherapist instructions.
  • Ensure there is something stable to maintain balance.
Jed Grant Physiotherapist Newcastle Budgewoi

Once daily