Welcome to the
6 Week Knee Restoration & Strength Program
Created by Jason Dick in collaboration with Dr Robbie Simons
Below you will see the breakdown of a weekly program with what to do, how many repetitions and an instructional video on how to perform each exercise with progressions/regressions depending on your starting ability and/or the resources you have available to you.
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I give you "at home" examples and also gym home examples of each exercise.
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When performed consistently week to week you should notice improvement in your range of motion and strength and confidence in your day to day movement.
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Don't forget to save or bookmark this page so you always have it ready for when you need it. You will also be emailed this webpage link and a PDF version of the program so keep a look out for that in your inbox (or junk mail).
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If you have any issues or questions please feel free to email me at jason@earntherightpt.com
Gym Program
How often: 3 times/week
How many: Complete 3 rounds of the following 5 exercises
Equipment you'll need or alternatives:
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Walking Backwards - initially no equipment eventually pulling something you can add load to. This could be a sled in the gym or something you can construct yourself out of an old tyre or wood.
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A bench, couch or chair
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Something to use as a step
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1 or 2 poles (broom handles from Bunnings are great)
DONT FORGET to click the button below to download your printable PDF program
1
BACKWARDS WALKING
Begin each session with 5-10 minutes of Backwards Walking
Progressions:
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Walking backwards on turned OFF treadmill
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Loaded sled pull
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Walking backwards up hill
2
ANTERIOR TIBIALIS RAISE
x 20 repetitions
Points to remember:
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Hips against wall.
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Pull toes and foot up off the ground.
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Keep heels on the ground.
3
REVERSE STEP UP x 10 each side
Points to remember:
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Start at 1 inch off the ground.
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Touch heel of one foot to ground in front.
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Keep load into standing leg heel.
4
SPLIT SQUAT
x 10 each side
Points to remember:
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1 foot forward, the other back.
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Upright torso
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Control down, push back up.
5
HIP BRIDGE
x 15 repetitions
Points to remember:
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Hips & knees at 90 degrees
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Toes pulled back
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Pull through heels