After having read all the responses I am wondering how it is possible to give such a precise answer with so little information In a way like chunkypuffin said. The problem which arises is that a answer is given on "hear say". The physiotherapist said that.... he did..... After my experience the majority of patients are so stressed at first contact that they have no clue what is said, what is done and what exercises are given. Therefor it is a good idea to give indeed simple exercises and maybe only one or none. This patient could be a problem because he is to keen to get better and therefor impatient and could hurt himself again and again. (I asume after reading his comments. maybe Makaveli1 could reply to see if my assumption is right)
And yes I make the same mistake, I assume on the little information given but wouldn't it be good practice to assume as little as possible?