1Knee Extension
- Secure the resistance band around the ankle of the target limb to an anchor point at behind the foot.
- 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.
+ 2×10-12 with red through full range
2Wall Squat [Shallow]
- Stand against a wall with your feet out in front of you.
- Slide down the wall into a squat position.
- Hold for length of time designated by your physiotherapist.
- When finished, don’t use your legs to push yourself up the wall.
- Instead, lean forward and use your hands to push yourself away from the wall.
Adding red band around knees; foot position ++++
3Single Leg Heel Raise
- Stand facing a wall or supportive surface and place your fingers on the wall for support if needed.
- Ensure your feet are hip distance apart and toes facing forward.
- Take your weight onto the right leg removing your left leg from the floor.
- Gently transfer your weight to the ball of your right foot.
- Push up onto the ball of your foot by lifting the heel from the ground.
- Slowly lower yourself to the ground.
- Try to go up fast and down slowly.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
+ Green 2×12-14 as tolerated
4Tandem 3
- Position yourself next to a bench, chair or wall for balance support as needed.
- Take one foot next in front of the big toe of the standing leg so the heel is contact.
- Attempt to hold balance here for a designated time frame and steady with support if needed.
Eyes closed
5Single 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.
Eyes open + eyes closed at kitchen bench
6Hip 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.
Adding red band around knees; foot position ++++
Adding wall slide to pain-free level of knee bend w iso hold 3x30s. Can add 5kg weight as tolerated
7Side Plank [Kneeling]
- Come into a side lying position with the elbow stacked directly underneath the shoulder resting on the outside aspect of your arm.
- Bend the knees so the heels are in line with the buttocks.
- Place the hand onto the hip or extend the arm to the roof.
- With the weight in the knees and the elbow, lift the hips towards the roof.
- Ensure the buttocks moves forwards and doesn’t arch out from the lower back.