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Physiotherapist Ashley Thompson
Updated 25-6-25
1Lumbar Extension [Wall Arches]
10 reps
  • Resting your forearms against the wall.
  • Let your hips sink forward to create an arch in your lower back.
  • Increase movement within comfort if you find this movement relieving.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist instructions.

Ashley Thompson Peak Physio

Every hour

2Bridge
3 sets
  • 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.
3Hip Flexor Stretch- Kneeling
5 reps
30 seconds
  • Kneeling in a lunge position, keep your trunk over your pelvis.
  • Your weight is on the leg underneath the body, the front leg is at a 90-degree bend.
  • Gently tuck your tail.
  • You should feel a stretch in the front of the hip on the leg behind and down into the thigh itself.
  • Sustain as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
4Toe Taps
3 sets of 8 reps
  • Begin by laying on your back with knees bent.
  • Engage your abdominal muscles by drawing the belly button towards the spine.
  • Bring one leg up into tabletop position and then bring the other leg up into tabletop position.
  • Slowly lower one leg back to the floor and then the other leg back to the floor.
  • Maintain your abdominal contraction and neutral pelvic position throughout.
  • Repeat as per your Physiotherapist instructions.