Phase III: Side Stepping

Always follow your therapist’s instructions for your customized rehabilitation, even if they differ from what you see here.

Instructions:

• Place a resistance band around the ankles
• Assume a position with the knees bent to 30 degrees
  of flexion and keeping the pelvis level
• Slowly step in a diagonal and backward direction
• Bring the opposite foot to the step foot and repeat on
  the other side

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