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Physiotherapist Ashley Thompson /
Updated 26-5-25
1Bridge
2 sets of 5 reps
  • 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.
2Lumbar Extension [Wall Arches]
2 sets of 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.

3Knee to Chest [Opposite Hip Extension]
  • Start with both knees straight.
  • Gently pull your knee towards your chest.
  • Hold this position or gently move in and out.
4Knee Extension
2 sets of 10 reps
  • Come into sitting on a high chair with free space behind the backs of the leg
  • Roll onto the sits bones to ensure you are sitting up tall
  • Extend the target knee out in front of you with control
  • As you reach the end range tighten the muscles at the front of the thigh to draw the knee cap towards the hip
  • Slowly return to the start position
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines