Home Exercise Programs (HEPs) by Treadwell, DPT

Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Home Exercise Programs Designed for Real Recovery

Looking for clear, effective home exercise programs that actually make sense?
All of the HEPs below were created by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, based on real clinical experience — not generic handouts or copy-paste routines.

This page houses all patient-ready home exercise programs I’ve built for pain, mobility, strength, balance, and post-operative recovery.

What These Home Exercise Programs Are

𖤓 Clinically sound, progression-based exercise programs
𖤓 Written in plain language (no jargon overload)
𖤓 Designed for real people — not just textbooks
𖤓 Used with actual patients in clinical settings

Each HEP is meant to support, not replace, professional care — and to give patients clarity instead of confusion.

Browse Home Exercise Programs

Lower Extremity HEPs

• Post-Op / Transitional Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Exercise Program

• Acute TKA Exercise Program (0 to 1 Weeks)

• Weeks 1 to 4 TKA Exercise Program

• Weeks 4 to 8 TKA Exercise Program

• Weeks 8 to 12 TKA Exercise Program

• 3 to 6 Months TKA Exercise Program

• Basic Seated Lower Extremity Strengthening

• Seated/Transitional Lower Extremity Strengthening

• Basic Standing Lower Extremity Strengthening

• Advanced Standing Lower Extremity Strength & Balance

• Supine or Semi-Reclined Hip & Quad Strengthening HEP

• Quadriceps Activation & Strengthening HEP

• Achilles Tendon Rehab Exercises

• Hip & Low Back Pain Exercise Program

• Balance & Gait Training Exercises

Upper Extremity HEPs

• Wrist & Forearm Strengthening Exercises

• Thumb & Hand Mobility Exercises

• Shoulder & Scapular Control Exercises

• Elbow & Grip Strength Programs

• Tennis Elbow Pain Exercise Program

• Tennis Elbow Exercise Program Progression

• Sub-Acute Mid-Shaft Humerus Fracture Exercises

• Isometric Shoulder Exercise Program

Core, Balance & Neuromuscular Re-Ed

• Balance Training for Fall Risk Reduction

• Functional Dynamic Balance Progression

• Core Control & Trunk Stability Exercises

Pain-Focused & Mobility HEPs

• Low Back Pain Exercise Program

• Chronic Neck Pain Exercise Program

• Hip Mobility & Repeated Motion Exercises

Random Combos

• Cervical Mobility & Functional Balance Exercises

• Chronic Neck Pain & Lower Extremity Strength Exercises

• Dynamic Balance & Hip Strength Exercises (Hip Pain & Reduced Functional Mobility)

Who These HEPs Are For

These programs are commonly used by:

𖤓 Physical therapy patients
𖤓 People recovering from surgery or injury
𖤓 Athletes rebuilding strength and control
𖤓 Clinicians looking for clean patient education
𖤓 Anyone tired of vague or confusing exercise advice

If you’ve ever asked “Am I doing the right exercises?” — this page exists for you.

Want a Personalized Program Instead?

If you’re dealing with:

• Persistent pain

• A stalled recovery

• Confusing or conflicting advice

You may benefit from individualized guidance rather than a generic plan.

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