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The goal of this stretching program is to increase your flexibility and to help you warm-up and prepare your body before an exercise or sport.

Stretches should be done slowly and should NOT BE PAINFUL.

For maximal efficacy: Hold 30 seconds and repeat 5 times

Minimal requirements: Hold 10 seconds and repeat 3 times

CAUTION:  If you have any health concerns, consult your physiotherapist or your doctor before proceeding.  If you feel any pain or unusual sensations (tingling, numbness, dizziness) with any of these exercises - STOP IMMEDIATELY and seek medical advice.

UPPER BODY and TRUNK STRENGTHENING

  • Lie on your back on the theraball with you feet flat on the floor slightly wider than shoulder width apart as shown in photo #1

  • While performing these exercises, make sure to keep your pelvis level with your shoulders -- Don't let pelvis sink down!


Trunk Strengthening/Stabilizing with Theraball #1

Photo #1

Trunk Strengthening/Stabilizing with Theraball #1
Photo #2

  • Using hand weights (pick weight suitable for you) start with hands at shoulders (photo #2) and straighten arms upward

  • Lower  weights slowly and controlled


  • Perform 1 set of 15

  • Start with arms straight out to side with palms facing up (photo #3)


  • Keeping arms straight, bring hands together


  • Lower weights slowly and controlled


  • Perform 1 set of 15

 

Trunk Strengthening/Stabilizing with Theraball #2
Photo #3

Trunk Strengthening/Stabilizing with Theraball #3
Photo#4
Trunk Strengthening/Stabilizing with Theraball #5
Photo #5

 

 

  • Using one weight, grab onto weight with both hands and straighten arms in front of you (photo #4)
  • Keep arms straight as you move your arms to side about 45 degrees (photo #5)
  • Return to start position and continue to other side
  • Remember to control movement!
  • Perform 10 repetitions to each side.

 

 

 

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