Physical Therapy Routines + Workouts?

Hey there everyone, I'm pretty new to the forum have posted before, but in case anyone hasn't seen my posts a quick introduction - I'm taking care of my brother after his LL procedure, he had surgery last Thursday, in the mean time, I will be taking care to make sure he gets the right amount of vitamins, protein, and therapy. The LL method were using is the Precise 2.0 rod.

Since we aren't hiring a physical therapist, I've been planning on ways to get him back into walking condition. So far, we've worked on stretches lifting his leg as much as he can etc. 5 days after recovery, his right leg seems to be doing a lot better than the left (the left has a weird bruise - perhaps the nerve is bruised). However, both are recovering and he is able to stretch and move his leg further than the first day back from the hospital which is a relief. Is there any type of schedule anyone can lay out for me that their PT gave them? Or perhaps a time frame of anyone who has done LL when they were able to walk on crutches, etc.
And maybe some excercises and stretches that may be useful for him.

I'm also searching for equipment that may help with the process so far I've found:
Foot Peddler (
http://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1395751453&sr=8-11&keywords=foot+peddler
Eleveated Leg Rest (for blood flow and circulation when sleeping?):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024GX6G8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3NWNEH7SQZ6JM&coliid=I1WYFUX8NJBXO0
ankle weights (weight therapy):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007IS70K/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3NWNEH7SQZ6JM&coliid=IAZ2QYDJMCIVM
Deep tissue massager (relief of swollen muscles):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTYYCKK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3NWNEH7SQZ6JM&coliid=IL4BL9M7DFBWR
Weight bands (light weight resistance):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054MQUHQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3NWNEH7SQZ6JM&coliid=IIME4G7PJA0CV

If anyone can please let me know if there is ANYTHING missing or that I'm doing wrong, please let me know! Comment on the above items if possible, and add to the list if you must!
Thanks so much in advance.

Wonderful, thanks so much sweatpants!
I was looking at this on amazon earlier but I wasn't sure if it could somehow affect the metal rod:
http://www.amazon.com/Omron-electroTHERAPY-Relief-Device-PM3030/dp/B008KEHA2E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395749730&sr=8-1&keywords=electromagnetic+pain

Yup! please let this be a thread for products you've used that have made your LL journey easier and less painful.
Does anyone have any idea any machine that will automatically lift your leg and bring your knee to your chest and back down in repitition? There was a machine like this at the hospital, I haven't been able to find out what it was called though.

Thanks for the tips guys, keep em coming!

Quote from: Polycrates. on March 25, 2014, 04:36:46 PMNot related to physio, but I'd stress the use of flaxseed again. It doesn't get much recognition in the LL community,  but I ceased taking it for a few weeks, and after frame removal I hard severe knee stiffness and pain in my right knee. Been taking it for 3 days again and I can flex my knee to 90 degrees without too much difficulty. I've read it has pain suppressing properties rather than cartilage and joint repair properties (which glucosamine chondroitin is good for) but nevertheless it helps when you're doing physio movements.

This makes sense, lubrication seems like a must for bones that are growing, could perhaps add extra tension between the joints. Thanks poly