Rope And Pulley Rehabilitation of Strength Flexibility and Range of Motion After Leg Injury

In the worst phases of recovery and rehab from acute exertional compartment syndrome injuries in both legs, not only could I not stand or walk, I couldn't even stretch my legs out. They were both cramped and stuck in a partially flexed position. I had to put pillows between them at night to get any sleep. My feet were swollen and barely had adequate circulation, the entire length of the back of my legs were bruised almost black with internal bleeding. I couldn't do much to try to improve the situation, but I was able to rig up this rope and pulley so that I could use what little upper body strength I had apply a bit of force to stretch and move my legs. I was careful to avoid pushing to the point of pain, but between hanging them in a sort of sling, and cycling them with this rope and pulley, I was eventually able to get my full range of motion back.