Start strengthening trunk and upper body

• OBJECTIVES
• IMMEDIATE PHASE
• EARLY PHASE - IN BED
• EARLY PHASE - MOBILE

• INTERMEDIATE PHASE

• maintain passive range of motion
• increase active range of motion
• start rebuilding lower limb strength
• start strengthening trunk and upper body
• rebuild balance and spatial awareness
• learn about potential complications
• LATE PHASE
• GLOSSARY OF EXERCISES

After injury or surgery the gait may become affected from a combination of limping, using canes or crutches, and favouring the stronger leg. As you start to rebuild strength in the lower limb it is also important to pay attention to the hips and upper body. Here are some simple exercises to do:

• hip exercises
• crunch