Rehabilitation Program
Following the initial testing session, all
women were taught and supervised on
the first phase of rehabilitation, based on
their assignment to either the hip group
or quad group. Both groups received
the same flexibility exercises. A seated
hamstring stretch, standing quadriceps
stretch, and standing wall stretch for the
triceps surae were performed throughout
the 8-week program. Flexibility exercises
were performed 3 times for 30 seconds
each, prior to strengthening exercises.
All women received an exercise DVD/
CD, instruction booklet, and exercise
log to document home exercise compliance
and medication use. Participants
performed rehabilitation exercises 1 day
a week with an investigator and 2 days
a week at home, for a total of 3 exercise
sessions each week.