Very high load & requires an assistant. Avoid arching of back. Control forward sway & return.
SHORT SUSTAINED STATIC HOLDS
These are isometric exercises which means that no movement should occur whilst performing the exercise.
Go into holding position.
Sustain the ‘Hold’ position for 10-15 seconds.
Only hold for as long as your control & technique are correct.
Exercise may be performed to fatigue, followed by a 30 second rest period.
Perform these reps throughout the day & not all at once.
Slowly flex / bend the knee &. Slow return.
STRENGTHENING WITH RESISTANCE
Perform exercise slowly & controlled, including the return movement (2 sec out, 2 sec hold, 2 sec return) so that each rep takes 6 seconds.
Progress the exercise by increasing the resistance of the elastic tubing used.
Exercise may be performed to fatigue, followed by a 30-60 second rest period.
POST-OPERATIVE KNEE SURGERY
Follow instructions as per exercise, or as instructed by your Therapist.
Actual time post-op to progress exercises is dependent on the surgery you have had as well as each surgeon’s specific preferences.
Some discomfort when performing exercises may occur but should settle after exercises are completed & not persist or increase in intensity.
Perform exercise slowly & controlled, including the return movement (2 sec out, 2 sec hold, 2 sec return) so that each rep takes 6 seconds.
Rest if you lose control.
Quality trumps quantity.
POST-OPERATIVE HIP
Follow instructions as per exercise, or as instructed by your Therapist.
Actual time post-op to progress exercises is dependent on the surgery you have had as well as each surgeon’s specific preferences.
Keep the ranges of hip movement within that prescribed by your surgeon or therapist. This will varydepending on the type of surgery you have had as well as how long it has been since your surgery.
Some discomfort when performing exercises may occur but should settle after exercises are completed & not persist or increase in intensity.
However, please ensure that you experience no groin pain during any exercise.
Perform exercise slowly & controlled, including the return movement (2 sec out, 2 sec hold, 2 sec return) so that each rep takes 6 seconds.
Rest if you lose control.
Quality trumps quantity.
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