1Leg Extension
- Come onto all fours on a soft surface.
- The wrists are positioned under the shoulders and the knees under the hips.
- Maintain a soft bend in the elbows and a neutral pelvis and lumbar spine.
- Slowly extend the leg so the head, tailbone and foot are in line.
- Lower the leg to the start position and repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
2Leg Extension
- Lay on your back with your knees bent and engage your abdominal muscles.
- Float one leg up into the tabletop position so the knee is directly above the hip and the ankle in line with the knee.
- Slowly straighten your leg towards the ceiling and then float your leg back up to the tabletop position.
- Lower the foot back to the starting position.
- Repeat on the opposite side.
3Toe Taps
- Begin by laying on your back with knees bent.
- Engage your abdominal muscles by drawing the belly button towards the spine.
- Keep the arms relaxed by your side.
- Bring one leg up into tabletop position and slowly lower it back down to the floor.
- Repeat this on the same leg OR complete with alternating legs if advised by your Physiotherapist.
4Clams – 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.
5Bridge
- 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.