My Physical Therapy Routine

My Physical Therapy Routine

Arjun Krishna

 

Seated Piriformis Stretch

Description:Sitting on a step, lift one foot up and place on the opposite thigh. Grab your knee with the opposite arm and pull toward the shoulder of the arm you are using.
Sets: 3
Hold: 30 sec
Weekly Frequency: 3
Daily Frequency: 2

 

Isometric Hip Flexion

Description:Begin by lying on your back. Lift the leg to be exercised so that the hip is perpendicular to the floor, allowing the knee to bend. Place your hands on your knee, and actively push your knee into your hands, holding as long as directed. Repeat as directed.
Sets: 3
Reps: 10
Hold: 5 sec
Weekly Frequency: 3
Daily Frequency: 2

 

Clamshells With Resistance Band

Description:Begin by lying on your side with the side you intend to exercise upwards with an exercise band tied around your thighs. With your knees bent and feet together, slowly pull your knees apart, keeping your feet together. Hold as directed. Slowly bring your knees back together. Repeat as directed.
Sets: 3
Reps: 10
Weekly Frequency: 3
Daily Frequency: 2

 

Bridges With Lumbar Stabilization

Description:Begin by lying with knees bent and both feet placed on the floor with arms at your sides. Tighten your abdominals by drawing your belly button in toward your spine. Keeping the stomach tight, raise your hips off the surface by squeezing your gluteal muscles. Attempt to bring the hips up as far as you can while maintaining the abdominal contraction. Return to starting position. Repeat as directed.
Sets: 3
Reps: 10
Weekly Frequency: 3
Daily Frequency: 2

 

Bird Dog

Description:Begin on your hands and knees with your hands below your shoulders and your knees below your hips. Maintain neutral spine with abdominals drawn upward. Inhale to prepare, then exhale as you lift an opposite arm and leg up. Alternate limbs while maintaining neutral spine.
Sets: 3
Reps: 10
Weekly Frequency: 3
Daily Frequency: 2

 

Plank

Description:Begin by lying on your stomach with both forearms under your chest. Keeping your abdominals tight, push up through your forearms so that your chest, hips, and knees are off the ground. You should be able to draw a straight line from your ankles, through your hips to your shoulders. Hold as directed. Repeat as directed.
Sets: 3
Hold: 30 sec
Weekly Frequency: 3
Daily Frequency: 2

 

Hamstring Stretch With Foot On Step

Description:Begin by placing the leg to be stretched on a step in front of you. Place your hands on the thigh of the leg to be stretched and slowly lean forward until you feel a moderate stretch in the back of your leg. Hold as directed. Return to starting position. Repeat as directed.
Sets: 3
Hold: 30 sec
Weekly Frequency: 3
Daily Frequency: 2

 

Standing Hip Flexor Stretch On Step

Description:To stretch your RIGHT hip, place your left foot on a step in front of you so that you are in a long stride. Tighten your core and your RIGHT glute to 'tuck your tailbone' as you shift your body forward. Do not let your low back arch as you perform. You should feel a stretch in the front of your RIGHT hip. Hold and repeat as prescribed.
Sets: 3
Hold: 30 sec
Weekly Frequency: 3
Daily Frequency: 2