Physical Therapy Exercises
Recovering from an injury involves regular exercises to restore normal motion and flexibility. The goal is a gradual return to everyday work and recreational activities. Make sure that whatever exercises you do have been approved by your provider or therapist.
The following simple exercises provide a sample of those that you can easily do at home or at work.
Ankle
Range of Motion
These exercises are designed to help gently increase all motions of the ankle.
Strength
These exercises are designed to help gently increase strength in targeted areas of the ankle.
Shoulder
Range of Motion
These exercises are designed to help gently increase all motions of the shoulder.
Strength
These exercises are designed to help gently increase strength in targeted areas of the shoulder.
Wrist
Range of Motion
These exercises are designed to help gently increase all motions of the wrist.
Strength
These exercises are designed to help gently increase strength in targeted areas of the wrist.
Knee
Quadricep Strength
These exercises are intended to assist in building strength in the quadriceps (top of the thigh) muscles.
Hip
4-Directional Strength
These exercises are intended to assist in building strength in 4 major muscle groups that stabilize the hip.
ACL Exercises
Dynamic Warm-Up
These exercises are to help prevent ACL injuries
Note: If you feel pain at any point in the exercises, or are unable to perform them, stop attempting the exercises and follow-up with your physician.
