25 Jan Tandem Balance – Eyes Closed
HOW: Start in a standing position. Place one foot’s heel in front of the other foot’s toes. Put your hands on your hips and get to a balanced feeling. Close your eyes and try to maintain that position for as long as prescribed. FEEL: You should...
24 Jan Single Leg Squat – Heel Raise
HOW: Shift your weight to one leg. Bend that knee and hinge forward at the waist to perform a single leg squat. Go as low as you can and then push into the ground to return to the starting position. At the top of the...
23 Dec Single Leg Squat – Heel Elevated
HOW: Place a wedge or some type of object on the ground that you can put your foot on which will elevate your heel. While standing on the object, shift your weight to one leg and maintain your balance. From here, slowly lower yourself down,...
23 Dec Side Step – Band, On Toes
HOW: Loop a resistance band around the arches of your feet in a standing position. Move your feet out about hip width, slightly bend your knees and perform a mini squat. From here, step out to one side in a lateral motion pushing the band...
23 Dec Curtsey Step Down To Single Leg Balance
HOW: Place a step on the ground. While standing on the step, step down with one leg crossing behind the leg on the step in a diagonal motion. Reach in that diagonal plane for as far as you can reach while maintaining the other leg...
23 Dec Air Squat – Band
HOW: In a standing position, loop a band around your legs right above the knees. Have your feet about shoulder width apart. Slightly push out against the band as you bend your knees, hinge at the hips, and squat down. Push into the ground and...
23 Dec Walking Single Leg RDL
HOW: Maintain a flat back, hinge forward at the hips reaching for your toes while you kick one leg straight back and slightly bend the knee you are standing on. Do this walking forwards and alternating each leg. FEEL: You should feel your hamstrings, core, and...
23 Dec Walking Quad Stretch
HOW: Grab one foot’s ankle with the same side’s hand. Pull your heel to your butt while keeping your thigh straight. Reach straight up overhead with the opposite arm. Hold this stretch for as long as prescribed. Repeat by moving forward and alternating legs. FEEL: You...
23 Dec Walking Cossack Lunge
HOW: Begin in a standing position with your legs as wide as you can spread them. From here, shift your weight to one side as you perform a deep lateral lunge. Try and sit back on your heel as you bend your knee as much...
07 Dec How to Restore Knee Flexion After Surgery
Timestamps ⏱ 0:00 Start 1:12 Seated Knee Flexion-PROM 2:27 Knee Flexion on Wall-PROM 3:50 Body on Knee Flexion-PROM 5:30 Biking If you had knee surgery this video is for you! Regaining knee flexion and extension following knee surgery is crucial! The ability to bend our knee through a healthy and functional range...
