Stretching all muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues is critical for health & the quality of movement.   The results of
regular and efficient stretching are improved  circulation, flexibility and endurance.  Stretching can enhance fitness, regular and/or
skilled mobilization and body awareness.  It can help reduce fatigue, soreness & injury.

Move slowly and deliberately.  Never force or attempt to exceed the body's ability.

First, move the body parts passively.  This is generally free/easy motion.

Second, at that point, instead of contracting muscles to continue the excursion, to see how far you can go, simply impulse the next
movement, by additionally putting the brakes on the muscles at the same time.  While stationary, this is known as isometric exercise
and doing so while moving is called isotonic.

Third, do all the expected ranges of motions for that muscle or group to establish both ability and balance.
Stretches
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Before you embark on an exercise fitness program, be sure to evaluate your present ability to perform these movements safely.  If
you are not sure about your status or the safety issues, please consult with your physician.  EASY DOES IT!  NEVER force any
movements. STOP immediately if something isn't right.

Important notes before you start:  Make sure the room or area you are doing the activity in supports your positions and movements.
 Make sure that you are well nourished, hydrated and rested before any exercise session.  Some of the consequences of exercise
can be slipping, falling, straining your muscles while exercising or soreness, tightness or pain afterward.  Depending on your
experience, icing and epsom salt soaks can be helpful to recover.  Hydrate 30-45 minutes prior to & frequently during exercise.
Aerobic Exercise
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Resistance Exercise
Ranges of Motion
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Stretches
Ranges of Motion:
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Ranges of Motion Exercise involves moving each and any of your joints through an
expected excursion, with the goal of maximizing the body parts ability based on age,
condition and utility.
Foot
Plantar Fascia
Stand facing/leaning into wall; one leg in front of other; front knee bent;
back foot/heel on floor; raise back heel off ground and slightly put weight
on toes; Hold 20 seconds; reverse position to do other side
Ankle
Lateral


Medial
Stand w/ hands on hips; pivot foot so big toe is skyward; shift a little
weight at a time on the inverted foot; hold 20 seconds; do other side

Follow directions above except have little toe pointing upward; shift
weight on the reverted foot and hold as directed above; do both sides
Lower Leg
Posterior

Anterior
Sit on floor w/ 1 leg straight and other bent (heel touching inner thigh);
point toes back toward head; do both sides
As above & point toes away from you; do both sides
Knee
All ROM
Standing; lift leg/bend knee; touch heel to buttock
Standing; extend leg a few inches in front of you
Standing; point 1 big toe toward opposite ankle
Standing; point big toe outward
Upper Leg
Posterior
Sit on floor w/ legs spread apart in front of body;
Face & reach for 1 foot w/ both arms - bilateral;
Same position but lean entire body forward
Groin
Inner Thigh
Squat w/ elbows at knees and gently push outward
Hips
Lateral
Seated on floor; 1 leg straight/the other bent and crossed over knee;
opposite elbow to outer knee w/ other arm/hand on floor for support; twist
spine to side as if looking over shoulder – bilateral
Buttocks
Posterior
Seated on floor; knees bent w/ feet flat on floor; pull knees closer into
chest; then lift 1 knee at a time toward shoulder
Abdomen
Stomach
Stand and bend backwards; straight then obliquely
Lower Back
Posterior
Stand w/ legs shoulder width apart & hands on hips; Tighten abdominals &
flatten back; then arch back; or Stand upright w/ knees bent until hands
can be placed palm to floor; then slowly stand more upright

Stand and bend backwards; straight then obliquely
Upper Back
Posterior


Lateral
Sitting; cross arms w/ fingers on shoulder & legs                                        
spread & extended; bend forward at waist

Same as above & elevate shoulder to ear & bend to
side – bilateral
Chest
Anterior

Lateral
Put fingers on shoulder and externally rotate elbows

Same as above w/ lateral bending of trunk – bilateral
Shoulders
Anterior

Posterior

Inferior

Superior
Externally rotate arms and gently push back

Internally rotate arms & hold

Shrug or elevate shoulders

Lower arms as if carrying heavy buckets
Neck
Posterior

Anterior

Lateral/Bend

Lateral/Rotate
Allow chin to come to chest & hold

Allow head to extend backwards & hold

Tilt head/ear to shoulder & hold - bilateral

Turn head toward shoulder & hold – bilateral
Arms
SITS
Standing & w/o bending or tilting, try to reach fingers toward knees
Wrist
All ROM
Move fingers to inside of wrist & bend fingers back; Palm up or down,
move thumb in and outward
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