Important
- Phase 3 exercises should only be done if you were able to do them prior to injury
- If you were unable to do these exercises before you were injured, only perform phase 2 exercises
Walker boot advice
- Please start to walk without the walker boot on
- Try spending time walking without the boot on at home. Then progress to walking outdoors in comfortable footwear
- You can stop using the walker when you feel comfortable
- Do not wear the boot beyond 6 weeks post injury
Exercises
The videos below demonstrate standing and balance exercises. They can help you get back to physical and sporting activities. Exercises should be undertaken frequently, only commence the exercises below if pain allows and when comfortable to do so.
Print or save your Phase 3 exercises or watch the videos below
Weight transfer exercise video
Squat video
Heel raise in standing video
Balancing video
Calf stretch video
You may progress to phase 3 once you are 4 weeks post injury
PHASE 4 (6 weeks onwards)