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Physiotherapist Jed Grant
Updated 5-6-25
How Often
Complete once per day
When to Stop
Discontinue if pain exceeds 3/10
1Chair Squat [Shallow Staggered]
3 sets of 6 reps
  • Come into standing in front of a chair with the height prescribed by your Physiotherapist.
  • You may need to use a pillow here to increase the height.
  • Stagger the feet – the foot closest to the chair will be the working limb.
  • Bend the knees and send the bottom back to the chair.
  • Use the arms outstretched as a counterbalance.
  • Tap the bottom to the chair and rise.
Jed Grant Physiotherapist Newcastle Budgewoi

Increase to 8 reps if it feels easy!

2Bridge [Staggered]
3 sets of 8 reps
  • Come into a lying position on the mat with the hands by your side.
  • This will reduce the amount of support provided by the upper limb.
  • Bend the knees with the heels in line with the sit bones.
  • Position the feet in a staggered position with the target foot closest to you.
  • Press through the feet to lift the hips up.
  • Focus on keeping the pelvis level.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
Jed Grant Physiotherapist Newcastle Budgewoi

Left foot back

3Book Opening
2 sets of 10 reps
  • 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.
Jed Grant Physiotherapist Newcastle Budgewoi

1 set each side