1Knee Flexion
- Come into a comfortable upright sitting position with the legs outstretched.
- Slide the foot of the target limb along the ground towards the bottom.
- Allow the knee to bend to the point of resistance and slowly slide to return to the start position.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.
Through pain-free range; x4 per day as needed;
2Ankle Dorsiflexion [AROM]
- Come into a sitting position with affected limb out long.
- Position a towel underneath the leg to elevate the foot.
- With a straight knee, move the ankle so the toes are coming towards the head.
- Lower to a comfortable resting position and repeat.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
Toes turned slightly outward
4x/day w knee bends
3Bridge
- Start by lying on your back (palms down for more stability).
- Bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the floor, shoulder width apart.
- Push your feet into the floor, contract your glutes and lift your hips up from the ground until your body make a straight line from your shoulders to your knees (this is the bridge position).
- Slowly return your hips to the ground and repeat.
Bed
4Heel Raise
- Stand facing a wall or supportive surface and place your fingers on the surface for support if needed.
- Ensure your feet are hip distance apart and toes facing forward.
- Push up onto the balls of your feet by lifting the heels from the ground.
- Slowly lower yourself to the ground.
Progress to 3×20 as tolerated
5Clams – Level 1
- Lie on your side with the knees tucked.
- The ankles are in-line with the buttocks.
- Stack the pelvis as if there is a wall behind you.
- Maintaining this position, slowly lift and lower the top leg.
- To intensify this movement your therapist may recommend adding a theraband above the knees.
Progress to 20 second hold as tolerated
6Tandem 3
- Position yourself next to a bench, chair or wall for balance support as needed.
- Take one foot next in front of the big toe of the standing leg so the heel is contact.
- Attempt to hold balance here for a designated time frame and steady with support if needed.
Eyes open; can trial eyes closed variation with semi-tandem stance for 10-15 seconds (optional)
PROGRESSION: Stand in tandem stance on left leg/ left leg backward with right toe touching only
7Straight Leg Raise
- Sitting upright with the legs out long or lying flat on your back.
- Draw the toes back towards the head and engage the quadriceps by pressing the knee into the ground.
- Turn the toes slightly outwards.
- Lift and lower the leg.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
Every 2nd day as tolerated
8Knee Extension
- 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.
9Row
- Secure the resistance band to a door handle or pole.
- Keep the resistance point in line with the belly button.
- With a proud chest and thumbs pointing towards the roof, pull the band. back maintaining the bend in the elbow.
- As you pull back, focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together.
- Control the return.
10Pectoral Stretch [Lower]
- Stand in front of a doorway.
- Raise your arms to approximately 45 degrees and rest your hands against the doorframe.
- Keep your arms straight and slowly step forwards until you feel a stretch in the front of your shoulder or chest.
- Hold as prescribed.
Trial – As tolerated