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Physiotherapist Scarlet Xavier
Updated 10-7-25
1Crab Walk [Knees]
3 sets of 15 reps
Three times / week
  • Secure the band above the knees.
  • Come into a squat position, sending the hips back and maintaining the knees over the top of the ankles.
  • Side step controlling the movement of the stepping foot against the band.
  • As you step imagine you are passing under a shallow roof, maintaining the squat depth.
Scarlet Xavier Physiotherapist at Peak Physio Rutherford and Newcastle NSW

Complete on each side

2Piriformis
2 minutes
Twice / day
  • Start by lying on your back with knees bent comfortably and feet on the ground.
  • Place the outer portion of the ankle of the leg you wish to stretch onto the opposite knee.
  • Lift the knee and grab the underside of your thigh.
  • Pull your thigh towards you until you feel a stretch in the side of your hip.
  • Sustain as per Physiotherapist guidelines.

3Bridge [Hamstring Focus]
3 sets of 15 reps
Three times / week
  • Lie on your back with your knees bent at approximately 30° and your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
  • Rest your arms at your sides with palms facing down for stability.
  • Engage your core and gently press your lower back into the ground.
  • Push through your heels, lifting your hips off the ground until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
  • Hold the top position briefly, ensuring your hamstrings are activated.
  • Slowly lower your hips back to the ground with control.
  • Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.

4Sciatic Nerve Slider
20 reps
Twice / day
  • Sit on a chair with your feet hanging freely.
  • Slouch through your back and drop your shoulders towards the ground.
  • Look down towards your feet, bend your knee back, and point toes to the ground.
  • This is the starting position.
  • Slowly straighten your knee, look up to the ceiling and point your toes back towards you.
  • Then slowly bend your knee, look down to the ground and point toes downwards to return to the starting position.
  • Repeat this movement as many times as your Physiotherapist has prescribed.