Below you will find important information to follow 4 weeks post injury.
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 exercise video
Heel raise in standing exercise video
Balancing exercise video
Calf stretch exercise video
You may progress to phase 4 once you are 6 weeks post injury.
PHASE 4 (6 weeks onwards)