Actilife Physiotherapy

Rehabilitation Exercises

Evidence-based exercises to aid recovery and improve mobility.

62 exercises found

Hamstring Curl (Prone)

intermediate

Strengthens the hamstrings to support ACL rehabilitation. Strong hamstrings reduce stress on the ACL graft.

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Clamshell Exercise for Hip Bursitis

beginner

Strengthens the hip abductors and external rotators to stabilize the hip and reduce bursitis symptoms.

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Nerve Flossing for Sciatica

beginner

A nerve mobilization exercise that improves sciatic nerve glide and reduces radiating pain from disc herniation.

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Gentle Walking Program for Fibromyalgia

beginner

A low-impact walking program designed for fibromyalgia patients to improve stamina, reduce pain, and boost mood.

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Deep Breathing and Relaxation Exercise

beginner

A diaphragmatic breathing exercise that reduces stress, decreases pain perception, and promotes relaxation in fibromyalgia.

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Wrist Flexor Stretch for Golfer's Elbow

beginner

A therapeutic stretch that reduces tension in the forearm flexor muscles to alleviate medial elbow pain in golfer's elbow.

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Eccentric Wrist Flexion

intermediate

An evidence-based eccentric strengthening exercise that promotes tendon healing in golfer's elbow.

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Cat-Camel Stretch for Pregnancy Back Pain

beginner

A gentle spinal mobility exercise that relieves lower back pain during pregnancy and helps maintain spinal flexibility.

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Lumbar Flexion Stretch for Stenosis

beginner

A flexion-based exercise that opens the spinal canal and reduces leg pain symptoms in lumbar spinal stenosis patients.

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Eccentric Exercise for Tendinopathy

intermediate

A gold-standard eccentric loading exercise that promotes tendon remodeling and healing in chronic tendinopathy conditions.

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Isometric Hold for Tendonitis

beginner

A pain-relieving isometric exercise that reduces tendon pain immediately and improves tendon load tolerance.

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Chin Tuck Exercise for Whiplash

beginner

A deep neck flexor strengthening exercise that stabilizes the cervical spine and reduces whiplash-associated pain.

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Quadriceps Set Exercise

beginner

An isometric quad strengthening exercise essential for early ACL recovery. Activates the quadriceps muscle without joint movement.

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Cat-Camel Stretch for Disc Health

beginner

A gentle spinal mobility exercise that improves segmental motion and reduces stiffness in disc herniation patients.

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Heel Slides for Knee Replacement

beginner

A gentle knee bending exercise that restores knee flexion range of motion after total knee replacement surgery.

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Stationary Cycling After Meniscus Injury

intermediate

A low-impact exercise that restores knee range of motion and promotes meniscus healing through controlled movement.

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Jaw Relaxation Exercise

beginner

A gentle relaxation technique that reduces jaw tension and relieves TMJ pain by promoting proper resting jaw posture.

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Gentle Jaw Opening Stretch

beginner

A controlled jaw mobility exercise that improves TMJ range of motion and reduces joint stiffness.

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Ankle Pump Exercise for Circulation

beginner

A simple exercise that activates the calf muscle pump to improve venous return and reduce varicose vein symptoms.

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Calf Raises for Venous Health

beginner

Strengthens the calf muscle pump mechanism to improve lower leg circulation and reduce varicose vein symptoms.

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Gaze Stabilization Exercise

beginner

A vestibular rehabilitation exercise that improves visual stability during head movements and reduces vertigo symptoms.

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Brandt-Daroff Exercise for BPPV

beginner

A habituation exercise that helps the brain adapt to positional changes and reduces BPPV symptoms over time.

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Scapular Retraction for Whiplash Posture

beginner

Strengthens the upper back muscles to correct forward head posture caused by whiplash injury and reduce chronic pain.

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Straight Leg Raise

beginner

A foundational ACL rehab exercise that strengthens the quadriceps and hip flexors while maintaining knee extension.

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Hip Flexor Stretch for Bursitis Relief

beginner

A gentle hip flexor stretch to reduce tension on the hip bursa and improve hip mobility in trochanteric bursitis.

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McKenzie Extension Exercise

beginner

A centralizing exercise for disc herniation that helps reduce radiating leg pain by promoting disc material centralization.

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IT Band Stretch (Standing)

beginner

A standing stretch that reduces tension in the iliotibial band and alleviates lateral knee pain from IT band syndrome.

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Side-Lying Leg Raise for IT Band

beginner

Strengthens the hip abductors to correct the underlying weakness that contributes to IT band syndrome.

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Ankle Pumps After Joint Replacement

beginner

A essential circulatory exercise performed immediately after joint replacement to prevent blood clots and maintain ankle mobility.

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Quadriceps Set for Meniscus Tear

beginner

A safe isometric quad exercise that maintains thigh strength after meniscus injury without stressing the knee joint.

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Pelvic Floor Activation (Kegels)

beginner

Strengthens the pelvic floor muscles for pregnancy preparation and postnatal recovery. Essential for preventing incontinence.

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Stationary Cycling for Spinal Stenosis

beginner

A flexed-position exercise that allows cardiovascular conditioning without triggering spinal stenosis symptoms.

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Ankle Alphabet Exercise

beginner

A mobility exercise that moves the ankle through its full range of motion. Ideal for ankle sprain recovery and stiffness.

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Ankle Pumps

beginner

A simple circulatory exercise to prevent blood clots and maintain ankle mobility after surgery or prolonged bed rest.

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Calf Raises

beginner

A strengthening exercise for the calf muscles. Essential for ankle stability, running rehabilitation, and preventing lower leg injuries.

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Calf Stretch

beginner

A gentle stretch for the calf muscles. Improves ankle flexibility, reduces muscle tightness, and helps prevent lower leg injuries.

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Cat-Camel Stretch

beginner

A gentle spinal mobility exercise to improve flexibility and relieve back tension. Ideal for morning stiffness and desk workers.

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Chin Tuck Exercise

beginner

A postural correction exercise to strengthen deep neck flexors and reduce forward head posture. Essential for headache and neck pain relief.

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Clamshell Exercise

beginner

A targeted strengthening exercise for the hip abductors and gluteus medius. Essential for hip stability and knee alignment.

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Core Stabilization

beginner

A foundational exercise to strengthen the deep abdominal and back muscles that support the spine. Essential for back pain prevention and rehabilitation.

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Doorway Chest Stretch

beginner

An effective stretch for the chest muscles and front of the shoulders. Essential for correcting rounded shoulder posture and improving upper body mobility.

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Figure-4 Piriformis Stretch

beginner

A targeted stretch for the piriformis muscle deep in the buttock. Relieves deep gluteal pain and sciatica-like symptoms from piriformis syndrome.

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Finger Tendon Glides

beginner

A series of finger movements to improve tendon mobility in the hand. Essential for carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and post-surgical hand rehabilitation.

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Glute Bridge

beginner

A foundational strengthening exercise for the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. Essential for core stability and hip health.

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Hamstring Stretch

beginner

A gentle stretch for the hamstring muscles at the back of the thigh. Improves flexibility, reduces lower back strain, and prevents hamstring injuries.

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Hip Flexor Stretch

beginner

A targeted stretch for tight hip flexors. Essential for desk workers, runners, and anyone with prolonged sitting habits.

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Knee to Chest Stretch

beginner

A gentle stretch for the lower back and glutes. Helps relieve lower back stiffness and improves spinal flexibility.

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McKenzie Extension

beginner

A therapeutic exercise to centralise and reduce radiating pain from disc bulges and herniations. Performed lying face down, this exercise helps shift disc material away from nerves.

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Median Nerve Glide

beginner

A nerve mobilisation exercise for the median nerve. Helps relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve tension, and arm pain.

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Neck Side Flexion Stretch

beginner

A gentle neck stretch to relieve tension in the sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles. Ideal for desk workers and cervical pain.

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Pelvic Tilt Exercise

beginner

A gentle core exercise that relieves lower back tension and improves pelvic alignment. Safe and effective during pregnancy.

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Plantar Fascia Stretch

beginner

A gentle stretch for the plantar fascia to relieve heel pain and improve foot flexibility. Essential for plantar fasciitis recovery.

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Quadriceps Set Exercise

beginner

A gentle isometric exercise to strengthen the quadriceps muscle without bending the knee. Essential for knee rehab and post-surgery recovery.

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Rotator Cuff External Rotation

intermediate

A strengthening exercise for the rotator cuff muscles, specifically the infraspinatus and teres minor. Essential for shoulder health and injury prevention.

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Rotator Cuff Internal Rotation

intermediate

A strengthening exercise for the subscapularis and other internal rotator muscles of the shoulder. Balances the rotator cuff and improves shoulder stability.

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Scapular Retraction Exercise

beginner

A postural strengthening exercise for the mid-back muscles. Corrects rounded shoulders and improves shoulder blade control.

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Shoulder Pendulum Exercise

beginner

A gentle Codman's pendulum exercise to maintain shoulder range of motion after injury or surgery.

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Single Leg Stance

intermediate

A balance and proprioception exercise to improve ankle stability, hip control, and fall prevention.

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Thoracic Extension

beginner

An exercise to improve mobility in the mid-back (thoracic spine). Essential for counteracting the effects of prolonged sitting and poor posture.

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Upper Trapezius Stretch

beginner

A gentle stretch for the upper trapezius muscle at the top of the shoulder and side of the neck. Relieves neck tension and stress-related shoulder tightness.

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Wall Angels

intermediate

A postural correction exercise to improve thoracic extension, shoulder mobility, and counteract rounded shoulders.

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Wrist Flexor Stretch

beginner

A gentle stretch for the wrist and forearm flexor muscles. Ideal for carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and desk workers.

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