The following are now the exercises I am left with to strengthen and help endurance.
This is done with the resistance band. Start off with a single band and then proceed to doubled resistance band.
This is done the same as it has been done before. Remember to do this with BOTH legs. You will find it helps your bad side as well as your good side.
This is still done but remember it is now while standing on a cushion (for uneven ground)
Both of these are still done the same way. I do these with an aerobic step (I was a little bothered that the books may slip)
NEW EXERCISES
Anchor resistance band around your ankles. The instruction sheet says to stand tall but I was told to slightly squat with my back straight. I find the squat really hurts my thighs , but I also have a knee problem.
Keeping the tension with the band, and not letting it slacken, take a large side step and then bring in your other leg closer, all the time keeping the tension. A kitchen counter is ideal for this so you have something to hold onto.
Hold 1-2 seconds, slowly relax. Perform 10 repetitions, repeat 3-4 times per day
Anchor resistance band around your ankles. Stand tall holding onto support. Again, the kitchen counter is ideal.
Slowly move the operated leg around the clock face as prescribed buy your physiotherapist. I was told to do lunges to 12 o’clock, 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock and then go to 1 o’clock and 5 o’clock. That is ONE repetition.
Hold 1-2 seconds, slowly relax. Perform 10 repetitions, repeat 3-4 times per day