This exercise is single leg sit to stand and it’s aim is to improve your general leg and trunk strength, along with improve general balance.

1. Sitting in a chair with one foot placed in the centre, simply stand up.
2. Return back to sitting, moving in a controlled manner rather than just slumping or collapsing back into the chair.

Aim to complete the suggested amount of reps from your rehabilitation programme.

This can be a challenging exercise to start with, but is helpful if you are looking at returning to running or sport.

To make this exercise easier you can raise the platform from which you stand from by either picking a chair which is taller, using the edge of your bed or sofa, or by simply placing a pillow or towel on the chair. You can also make it easier by swinging your arms as you move off the chair to help with that initial movement. Throughout the movement you want to be in control and not struggling with balance.

If this exercise is too easy to make it more difficult you could increase the amount of reps you are performing, or hold onto a weight with your current number of reps.