Table 1 The standardized therapeutic exercises specifically designed for the individual
Type of exercise | Standard procedure of movement and intensity | Frequency and time |
|---|---|---|
Ankle pump exercise [25] | Position: supine with slight abduction and external rotation of the hips to relax the thigh muscles, the knees and ankles are rested on a small cotton pillow Movement: maximally hook the foot (the toes face herself), and then stretch the foot (the toes go away from herself), sustained for 3Â seconds at the end of the movement in the two directions | 10 times/set, three sets/day |
Alternating flexion and extension of lower limbs | Position: supine Movement: ipsilateral hip, knee, and ankle flex to the maximum, while the contralateral extend to the maximum, and then reverse contemporarily. During the early period the therapist facilitates hip flexion with both hands offering assistance | 10 times/set, three sets/day |
Pelvic movement | Position: supine with the hips and knees flexed to the maximum but heels touching the floor Movement: move both lower limbs from one side to the other side together in the same direction | 10 times/set, three sets/day |
Cycling exercise in bed | Position: supine with the feet on the pedal of the bicycle Movement: actively pedal the bicycle embedded in ward bed with minimal resistance | 20Â minutes/day |
Gait function training | Position: standing in the walking frame Movement: reach for objects in all directions and keep balance | 5Â minutes/time, two times/day |
Lower extremities weight-bearing training | Position: standing with the walking frame as a protection facility Movement: alternately standing on one leg | 5Â minutes/time, two times/day |
Walking in place | Position: standing with the walking frame as a protection facility Movement: walk in place and alternately swing both upper limbs | 5Â minutes/time, two times/day |
Indoor walking | Position: standing Movement: walking in the corridor near the ward | 20Â min/time, two times/day |