Lower Limbs

Exercise 16a – Strengthening the Hips (Front Thigh Muscles)

This exercise uses the resistance of the ankle weights to strengthen the front thigh muscles.

Exercise 16b – Strengthening the Hips (Inside Thigh Muscles)

This exercise uses the resistance of the ankle weights to strengthen the inner thigh muscles.

Exercise 16c – Strengthening the Hips (External Thigh Muscles)

This exercise uses the resistance of the ankle weights to strengthen the outer thigh muscles.

Exercise 16d – Strengthening the Hips (Front and Back Thigh Muscles)

This exercise uses the resistance of the ankle weights to strengthen the front and rear thigh muscles.

Exercise 17 – Stretch of Hamstrings and Inside Thigh Muscles

This exercise sequence aims to provide an effective and safe stretch of the rear and inner thigh muscles.

Exercise 18 – Strengthening and Stretch of Calf Muscles

This exercise sequence aims to strengthen, then to stretch the rear calf muscles. It can safely be done at the bottom of a staircase, facing up and holding the banisters for support.

Exercise 19a – Strengthening a Weak Ankle (Gymband)

This exercise aims to increase the strength and balance of the muscles crossing the ankle joint, to compensate for potential ankle ligament injuries and weakness.

Exercise 19b – Strengthening a Weak Ankle (Basic Balance)

This exercise aims to increase the strength and balance of the muscles crossing the ankle joint, to compensate for potential ankle ligament injuries and weakness.

Exercise 19c – Strengthening a Weak Ankle (Advanced Balance using a Wobbleboard)

This exercise aims to increase the strength and balance of the muscles crossing the ankle joint, to compensate for potential ankle ligament injuries and weakness.