09 Aug Posterior Step Down
HOW: Stand on the step. Shift all of your weight to the leg you want to exercise. With the foot in the air, you will reach back and lightly tap the ground, and then come back up to your starting position. FEEL: You should...
09 Aug Long Arc Quad – 0 to 90 deg
HOW: Get set-up seated on the edge of a surface with your feet hanging off at a 90˚ angle. Place a band around your ankles. On the side, you want to perform this exercise, kick the leg straight until your knee is fully straight,...
09 Aug Long Arc Quad – 45 to 90 deg
HOW: Get set-up seated on the edge of a surface with your feet hanging off at a 90˚ angle. Place a band around your ankles. On the side you want to perform this exercise, kick the leg straight until your thigh and shin make...
03 Aug Squat Weight Shift
HOW: Get into a squat position, as deep as you want. Slowly shift weight to one side, and then the other. The goal is to get comfortable with more weight on one leg. FEEL: You should feel the muscles in your thigh work harder...
30 Jul Supine Heel Dig – 90 deg
HOW: Begin face up, while keeping your knees bent to about 90 degrees drive your heels into the floor. Nothing should be moving, hold this position as long as prescribed. FEEL: You may feel like the hips will be coming off the floor. The...
30 Jul Seated Knee Flexion – AAROM, Strap
HOW: Begin in a seated position with a strap or a towel wrapped around the middle of your foot. Pull your foot in towards your butt. You may need to choke up on the strap to get leverage with your arms. When you get...
30 Jul Seated Hamstring Stretch
HOW: Sit at the edge of your chair with one leg straightened out in front of you. Stick your chest out and maintain this position while slowly leaning forward. The lean should be coming from the hips. FEEL: You should feel a gentle stretch...
30 Jul Seated Knee Flexion – AROM
HOW: Begin in a seated position with you back up against a wall. With the designated leg drive your heel into the floor until your heels get close your butt. Here I am using my socks on wood to slide my legs, key is...
30 Jul Quadruped Rock Back – Knee Flexion Bias
HOW: Start in the quadruped position on your hands and knees with your toes tucked under your feet. Push the ground away from you with your hands, which will cause your body to go backwards onto your knees. Bring your butt as close as...
11 Jun Seated Knee Extension – Overpressure, PROM
HOW: Begin seated with one knee stretched out in front of you. Place your hands over your knee and push your knee straight. Your pressure should be directed down and back towards the floor. FEEL: You will feel this stretch on the back of...
