Table 1

Examples of exercises used in the programme13

Exercise examples*Modifications and progressions
Warm up—circulation boostersMarchingReduce hand support, increase range of movement, add arm swing
Arm swingsIncrease range of movement
Warm up—joint mobilityShoulder circlesIncrease range of movement
Side bends
Trunk twistsReduce hand support
Ankle mobiliserIncrease range of movement
Warm up and cool down—stretchesCalf
Hamstrings
Chest
BalanceSide stepsWiden step, reduce hand support, double step
Side tapsWiden step, reduce hand support, add arm curl
Side swayAdd knee bend, reduce hand support, add arm swing
Lunges (all directions)Reduce support, increase range of movement, reduce depth of movement, increase repetitions
Toe walkIncrease repetitions, reduce support
Heel walkIncrease repetitions, reduce support
Tandem walkIncrease repetitions, reduce support
StrengtheningHeel raiseIncrease repetitions, reduce hand support, reduce base of support
Toe raiseIncrease repetitions, reduce hand support, reduce base of support
Sit to standIncrease repetitions, reduce support
Seated leg press (with band)Increase repetitions, increase band resistance
Seated upper back strengthener (with band)Increase repetitions, increase band resistance
Seated outer leg strengthener (with band)Increase repetitions, increase band resistance
  • * Done in supported standing (with seated alternative) unless stated.