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Physiotherapist Ariane McCormack
Updated 19-6-25
1Knee to Chest [Opposite Hip Extension]
5 sets
Twice / day
  • Start with both knees straight.
  • Gently pull your knee towards your chest.
  • Hold this position or gently move in and out.
2Book Opening
5 sets
Twice / day
  • 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.
3Toe Taps
2 sets of 20 reps
Three times / week
  • Starting in the tabletop position, connect to the abdominal muscles by drawing the belly button towards the spine.
  • Maintain a neutral pelvic position.
  • Keep the arms by your side and relax your shoulders.
  • Maintain the amount of knee bend whilst you lower the toes of one leg down to the mat and return to the starting position.
  • Repeat on the opposing side maintaining the abdominal contraction.

4Bridge
2 sets of 20 reps
Three times / week
  • 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.