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Physiotherapist Ariane McCormack
Updated 8-7-25
How Often
Complete three times per week
When to Stop
Discontinue if pain exceeds 4/10
1Heel Raise
2 sets of 15 reps
Three times / week
  • Position yourself on either a step or the ground as discussed with your Physiotherapist.
  • With straight knees, lift the heels up to an elevated position.
  • Take the unaffected foot off the step and slowly lower the heel of the standing leg back to the starting position.
  • Repeat lifting the heels always with both feet and lowering on the affected side.
2Sit To Stand [Single Leg]
2 sets of 15 reps
  • Position yourself in front of the chair of choice without the back of the leg contacting the chair.
  • Shift the weight onto the target leg and lower down so your bottom contacts the chair.
  • During the lowering phase, ensure the hips stay level and square to the front.
  • Bend the knee and simultaneously send the hips back behind you.
  • Stand from the chair using the target limb.
  • Straighten the knee and tuck the tailbone under at the end of the movement.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.
Ariane McCormack Peak Physio

Two legs up, single leg down

3Crab Walk [Knees]
4 sets
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.
Ariane McCormack Peak Physio

Go for about 10 meters, until the burn