1Knee Flexion
- Come into a comfortable upright sitting position with the legs outstretched
- Take a theraband or towel around the sole of the foot of the target limb
- Using the arms, pull the band in towards the body to allow the knee to bend
- The heel will remain in contact with the surface
- Loosen the resistance to allow the heel to slide back to the starting position
- Repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines
Daily
2Hip Abduction
- Stand near a chair or wall to give yourself support.
- Tie a theraband around your ankles.
- Extend one leg out towards the side, putting tension on the theraband.
- Return the leg to the starting position.
- Repeat this as many times as your Physiotherapist has prescribed.
Complete 3/week
3Single Leg Balance
- Position yourself next to a bench, chair or wall for balance support as needed.
- Come into single leg standing on the target limb.
- Attempt to hold balance here for a designated time frame and steady with support if needed.
Daily
4Heel Raise [Step]
- Stand on a step with your heels off the edge.
- Slowly lift your heels up.
- Slowly lower your heels down, going lower than the step.
- Repeat this as many times as your Physiotherapist has prescribed.