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Physiotherapist Scarlet Xavier
Updated 12-6-25
How Often
Complete once per day
1Knee Extension
2 sets of 10 reps
  • 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.
2Plantar Fascia Stretch
4 reps
30 seconds
  • Stand facing the wall.
  • Place the balls of your right foot up onto the wall with your heel resting on the floor.
  • Gently press your body forward towards the wall.
  • You should feel a strong stretch into both calf and the arch of the foot.
  • Sustain as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
3Plantar Fascia Release
2 minutes
  • Stand with support from wall or a stable surface.
  • Place your foot on the spiky ball and slowly roll along the bottom of the foot.
  • You can change the intensity by increasing your weight on the ball.
  • If you find a sore spot you can hold and wait on that point until the tightness subsides.
  • Complete for 5 mins on each foot.
  • This can also be completed on a roller is you don’t have a spiky ball.
4Heel Raise [Step]
3 sets of 10 reps
  • Stand on a step with your heels off the edge.
  • Slowly lift your heels up.
  • Slowly lower your heels down, going lower than the step.
  • Repeat this as many times as your Physiotherapist has prescribed.
5Lumbar Rotation
20 reps
  • Lie on your back with your knees bent so your feet are flat on the ground.
  • Keeping your knees together, gently rock them to one side.
  • Simultaneously look the other direction from where your knees are falling.
  • Repeat this in the other direction for the prescribed amount or as otherwise instructed by your physiotherapist.