Lower extremity SCI exercises

● Use ankle pumps

Lie down on a mat and point your toes down so that the ankle is extended. Next, raise your feet upwards towards the knees to flex the ankles

● Knees to chest

Place one hand on the upper leg just above your knee and the opposite foot. Bend one knee in so that it’s reaching towards your chest. Then bring your foot down and straighten the knee.

● Straight leg lifts

Lie down on a mat with your legs straightened. Lift one leg without bending at the knees.

When the leg is as high as it can go, hold for a few seconds. Bring the leg back down and alternate with the other leg.

● Seated marching

Sit at the edge of your seat with both feet on the ground, then alternate lifting your knees one at a time.