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Physiotherapist Ava Gidley
Updated 5-6-26
Booking Code QBBJGQ
1Bridge [Staggered]
10 reps
Once / day
  • Come into a lying position on the mat with the hands by your side.
  • This will reduce the amount of support provided by the upper limb.
  • Bend the knees with the heels in line with the sit bones.
  • Position the feet in a staggered position with the target foot closest to you.
  • Press through the feet to lift the hips up.
  • Focus on keeping the pelvis level.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
Ava Gidley Physiotherapist

Each side.

2Dead Bug
10 reps
Once / day
  • Lie on your back with knees bent up.
  • Bring one leg up into tabletop position while also raising the opposite arm to point to the ceiling.
  • Lower both your arm and leg.
  • Repeat on the opposite side.
  • Make sure your core is engaged throughout the movement.
Ava Gidley Physiotherapist

Each side.

3Deadbug
1 set of 10 reps
Once / day
  • Lie on your back with knees bent up.
  • Slowly one leg at a time bring your legs into tabletop position.
  • Extend both arms to the ceiling directly in front of your chest.
  • Extend opposite arm and opposite leg away from your trunk breathing out as you do.
  • Bring the arm and leg back to the start point while breathing in.
  • Repeat on the opposite side or as prescribed by your Physiotherapist.
Ava Gidley Physiotherapist

Each side.