Rehabilitation Exercises
Evidence-based exercises to aid recovery and improve mobility.
62 exercises found
Hamstring Curl (Prone)
Strengthens the hamstrings to support ACL rehabilitation. Strong hamstrings reduce stress on the ACL graft.
View exerciseClamshell Exercise for Hip Bursitis
Strengthens the hip abductors and external rotators to stabilize the hip and reduce bursitis symptoms.
View exerciseNerve Flossing for Sciatica
A nerve mobilization exercise that improves sciatic nerve glide and reduces radiating pain from disc herniation.
View exerciseGentle Walking Program for Fibromyalgia
A low-impact walking program designed for fibromyalgia patients to improve stamina, reduce pain, and boost mood.
View exerciseDeep Breathing and Relaxation Exercise
A diaphragmatic breathing exercise that reduces stress, decreases pain perception, and promotes relaxation in fibromyalgia.
View exerciseWrist Flexor Stretch for Golfer's Elbow
A therapeutic stretch that reduces tension in the forearm flexor muscles to alleviate medial elbow pain in golfer's elbow.
View exerciseEccentric Wrist Flexion
An evidence-based eccentric strengthening exercise that promotes tendon healing in golfer's elbow.
View exerciseCat-Camel Stretch for Pregnancy Back Pain
A gentle spinal mobility exercise that relieves lower back pain during pregnancy and helps maintain spinal flexibility.
View exerciseLumbar Flexion Stretch for Stenosis
A flexion-based exercise that opens the spinal canal and reduces leg pain symptoms in lumbar spinal stenosis patients.
View exerciseEccentric Exercise for Tendinopathy
A gold-standard eccentric loading exercise that promotes tendon remodeling and healing in chronic tendinopathy conditions.
View exerciseIsometric Hold for Tendonitis
A pain-relieving isometric exercise that reduces tendon pain immediately and improves tendon load tolerance.
View exerciseChin Tuck Exercise for Whiplash
A deep neck flexor strengthening exercise that stabilizes the cervical spine and reduces whiplash-associated pain.
View exerciseQuadriceps Set Exercise
An isometric quad strengthening exercise essential for early ACL recovery. Activates the quadriceps muscle without joint movement.
View exerciseCat-Camel Stretch for Disc Health
A gentle spinal mobility exercise that improves segmental motion and reduces stiffness in disc herniation patients.
View exerciseHeel Slides for Knee Replacement
A gentle knee bending exercise that restores knee flexion range of motion after total knee replacement surgery.
View exerciseStationary Cycling After Meniscus Injury
A low-impact exercise that restores knee range of motion and promotes meniscus healing through controlled movement.
View exerciseJaw Relaxation Exercise
A gentle relaxation technique that reduces jaw tension and relieves TMJ pain by promoting proper resting jaw posture.
View exerciseGentle Jaw Opening Stretch
A controlled jaw mobility exercise that improves TMJ range of motion and reduces joint stiffness.
View exerciseAnkle Pump Exercise for Circulation
A simple exercise that activates the calf muscle pump to improve venous return and reduce varicose vein symptoms.
View exerciseCalf Raises for Venous Health
Strengthens the calf muscle pump mechanism to improve lower leg circulation and reduce varicose vein symptoms.
View exerciseGaze Stabilization Exercise
A vestibular rehabilitation exercise that improves visual stability during head movements and reduces vertigo symptoms.
View exerciseBrandt-Daroff Exercise for BPPV
A habituation exercise that helps the brain adapt to positional changes and reduces BPPV symptoms over time.
View exerciseScapular Retraction for Whiplash Posture
Strengthens the upper back muscles to correct forward head posture caused by whiplash injury and reduce chronic pain.
View exerciseStraight Leg Raise
A foundational ACL rehab exercise that strengthens the quadriceps and hip flexors while maintaining knee extension.
View exerciseHip Flexor Stretch for Bursitis Relief
A gentle hip flexor stretch to reduce tension on the hip bursa and improve hip mobility in trochanteric bursitis.
View exerciseMcKenzie Extension Exercise
A centralizing exercise for disc herniation that helps reduce radiating leg pain by promoting disc material centralization.
View exerciseIT Band Stretch (Standing)
A standing stretch that reduces tension in the iliotibial band and alleviates lateral knee pain from IT band syndrome.
View exerciseSide-Lying Leg Raise for IT Band
Strengthens the hip abductors to correct the underlying weakness that contributes to IT band syndrome.
View exerciseAnkle Pumps After Joint Replacement
A essential circulatory exercise performed immediately after joint replacement to prevent blood clots and maintain ankle mobility.
View exerciseQuadriceps Set for Meniscus Tear
A safe isometric quad exercise that maintains thigh strength after meniscus injury without stressing the knee joint.
View exercisePelvic Floor Activation (Kegels)
Strengthens the pelvic floor muscles for pregnancy preparation and postnatal recovery. Essential for preventing incontinence.
View exerciseStationary Cycling for Spinal Stenosis
A flexed-position exercise that allows cardiovascular conditioning without triggering spinal stenosis symptoms.
View exerciseAnkle Alphabet Exercise
A mobility exercise that moves the ankle through its full range of motion. Ideal for ankle sprain recovery and stiffness.
View exerciseAnkle Pumps
A simple circulatory exercise to prevent blood clots and maintain ankle mobility after surgery or prolonged bed rest.
View exerciseCalf Raises
A strengthening exercise for the calf muscles. Essential for ankle stability, running rehabilitation, and preventing lower leg injuries.
View exerciseCalf Stretch
A gentle stretch for the calf muscles. Improves ankle flexibility, reduces muscle tightness, and helps prevent lower leg injuries.
View exerciseCat-Camel Stretch
A gentle spinal mobility exercise to improve flexibility and relieve back tension. Ideal for morning stiffness and desk workers.
View exerciseChin Tuck Exercise
A postural correction exercise to strengthen deep neck flexors and reduce forward head posture. Essential for headache and neck pain relief.
View exerciseClamshell Exercise
A targeted strengthening exercise for the hip abductors and gluteus medius. Essential for hip stability and knee alignment.
View exerciseCore Stabilization
A foundational exercise to strengthen the deep abdominal and back muscles that support the spine. Essential for back pain prevention and rehabilitation.
View exerciseDoorway Chest Stretch
An effective stretch for the chest muscles and front of the shoulders. Essential for correcting rounded shoulder posture and improving upper body mobility.
View exerciseFigure-4 Piriformis Stretch
A targeted stretch for the piriformis muscle deep in the buttock. Relieves deep gluteal pain and sciatica-like symptoms from piriformis syndrome.
View exerciseFinger Tendon Glides
A series of finger movements to improve tendon mobility in the hand. Essential for carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and post-surgical hand rehabilitation.
View exerciseGlute Bridge
A foundational strengthening exercise for the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. Essential for core stability and hip health.
View exerciseHamstring Stretch
A gentle stretch for the hamstring muscles at the back of the thigh. Improves flexibility, reduces lower back strain, and prevents hamstring injuries.
View exerciseHip Flexor Stretch
A targeted stretch for tight hip flexors. Essential for desk workers, runners, and anyone with prolonged sitting habits.
View exerciseKnee to Chest Stretch
A gentle stretch for the lower back and glutes. Helps relieve lower back stiffness and improves spinal flexibility.
View exerciseMcKenzie Extension
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.
View exerciseMedian Nerve Glide
A nerve mobilisation exercise for the median nerve. Helps relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve tension, and arm pain.
View exerciseNeck Side Flexion Stretch
A gentle neck stretch to relieve tension in the sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles. Ideal for desk workers and cervical pain.
View exercisePelvic Tilt Exercise
A gentle core exercise that relieves lower back tension and improves pelvic alignment. Safe and effective during pregnancy.
View exercisePlantar Fascia Stretch
A gentle stretch for the plantar fascia to relieve heel pain and improve foot flexibility. Essential for plantar fasciitis recovery.
View exerciseQuadriceps Set Exercise
A gentle isometric exercise to strengthen the quadriceps muscle without bending the knee. Essential for knee rehab and post-surgery recovery.
View exerciseRotator Cuff External Rotation
A strengthening exercise for the rotator cuff muscles, specifically the infraspinatus and teres minor. Essential for shoulder health and injury prevention.
View exerciseRotator Cuff Internal Rotation
A strengthening exercise for the subscapularis and other internal rotator muscles of the shoulder. Balances the rotator cuff and improves shoulder stability.
View exerciseScapular Retraction Exercise
A postural strengthening exercise for the mid-back muscles. Corrects rounded shoulders and improves shoulder blade control.
View exerciseShoulder Pendulum Exercise
A gentle Codman's pendulum exercise to maintain shoulder range of motion after injury or surgery.
View exerciseSingle Leg Stance
A balance and proprioception exercise to improve ankle stability, hip control, and fall prevention.
View exerciseThoracic Extension
An exercise to improve mobility in the mid-back (thoracic spine). Essential for counteracting the effects of prolonged sitting and poor posture.
View exerciseUpper Trapezius Stretch
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.
View exerciseWall Angels
A postural correction exercise to improve thoracic extension, shoulder mobility, and counteract rounded shoulders.
View exerciseWrist Flexor Stretch
A gentle stretch for the wrist and forearm flexor muscles. Ideal for carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and desk workers.
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