by Scott Johnson | Feb 27, 2019 | Strengthening 04
Strengthening 04Day 6 Exercises Lateral Band Walks https://vimeo.com/309799682Lateral Band Walks are a great hip strengthening exercise. Stand with feet close together and knees slightly bent. Place the looped band just above your ankles so that it is snug and there...
by Scott Johnson | Feb 26, 2019 | Strengthening 04
Strengthening 04 Day 4 Exercises 3-Way Lunges As with a lunge, begin by standing upright and taking a very large step forward with your affected side. Keep the toes of your back leg planted and your knee in a slightly bent position. As with squats, keep your forward...
by Scott Johnson | Feb 26, 2019 | Strengthening 04
Strengthening 04Day 3 Exercises Pistol Squat https://vimeo.com/309799704/e5685b6f43As if you were going to sit, stand in front of a chair with your weight on the foot of your affected side. As you squat down to sit in the chair, lift the non-affected leg out out in...
by Scott Johnson | Feb 26, 2019 | Strengthening 04
Flexibility Exercises (for Strengthening 04) Good flexibility helps maintain optimal knee and lower extremity function. Each stretch should be held for 30 seconds. Muscles are more pliable when warm. It is suggested to perform your...
by Scott Johnson | Feb 26, 2019 | Strengthening 04
Balance Exercises(for Strengthening 04) After any injury or surgery on the leg or back, the balance that has been taken for granted can be compromised. Suddenly, walking across uneven surfaces or going up a curb can cause uneasy feelings and a fear of falling. Good...
by Scott Johnson | Feb 26, 2019 | Strengthening 04
Balance Exercises(for Strengthening 04 – Day 6) After any injury or surgery on the leg or back, the balance that has been taken for granted can be compromised. Suddenly, walking across uneven surfaces or going up a curb can cause uneasy feelings and a fear of...