Exercise Protocol and Descriptions

General Clinical Tips

Always emphasize quality of movement over quantity.
Use tactile, verbal, or visual feedback to improve motor learning.
Document baseline tolerance and progression (reps, duration, resistance).
Customize to patient needs: post-surgical, chronic pain, deconditioning, etc.
Use this guide as a foundational tool for patient education, clinical teaching, and exercise progression planning.

Exercises by Pain Level

Pain Level	Recommended Exercises	Notes
1–5	Cat-Cow Child's Pose Bridges Clamshells Bird-Dogs Plank Full ROM Hip Hinge	More challenging exercises
6–8	Pelvic Tilt Knee to Chest Hook-Lying Hip Rotations Sidelying Open Book Modified Hip Hinge	Simple, less strenuous exercises
9–10	—	Exercise is not suitable