Table 2. Exercise protocol of the control group.
Standard Muscle Exercise Phase 1 (up to 6th week) Phase 2
Load 50-60% of one repetition (rep) maximum 60-80% of one rep maximum
Hip-adduction, proximal (femur) lever, standing-up 2 to 4 sets
12 to 20 reps
2 to 4 sets
8 to 12 reps/set
Hip-abduction with proximal (femur) lever, standing-up 2 to 4 sets
12 to 20 reps
2 to 4 sets
8 to 12 reps/set
Hip-extension with proximal (femur) lever, standing –up 2 to 4 sets
12 to 20 reps
2 to 4 sets
8 to 12 reps/set
Hip-flexion with proximal (femur) lever, standing-up 2 to 4 sets
12 to 20 reps
2 to 4 sets
8 to 12 reps/set
Leg Curl with proximal (femur) lever, supine /sitting 2 to 3 sets
15 to 30 reps
2 to 4 sets
15 to 20 reps/set
Leg Press, knee-extension, supine 2 to 3 sets
15 to 30 reps
2 to 4 sets
15 to 20 reps/set
Calf Rise, plantar flexion, standing-up 2 to 4 sets
12 to 20 reps
2 to 4 sets
8 to 12 reps/set
Balance Exercise
Standing on one leg 10 reps each side 10 reps each side
Standing on one leg on a wobble board 5 reps each side 10 reps each side
Step ups 2 min 2 min