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
Equipment Needed: Your body; your mind; A video, picture or list
Stretches
Ranges of Motion:
EXERCISE FOR LIFE
Equipment Needed: Your Body; Your Mind; A video, picture or list
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
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Plantar Fascia
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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
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Ankle
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Lateral
Medial
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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
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Lower Leg
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Posterior
Anterior
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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
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Knee
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All ROM
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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
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Upper Leg
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Posterior
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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
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Groin
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Inner Thigh
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Squat w/ elbows at knees and gently push outward
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Hips
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Lateral
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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
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Buttocks
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Posterior
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Seated on floor; knees bent w/ feet flat on floor; pull knees closer into chest; then lift 1 knee at a time toward shoulder
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Abdomen
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Stomach
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Stand and bend backwards; straight then obliquely
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Lower Back
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Posterior
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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
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Upper Back
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Posterior
Lateral
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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
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Chest
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Anterior
Lateral
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Put fingers on shoulder and externally rotate elbows
Same as above w/ lateral bending of trunk – bilateral
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Shoulders
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Anterior
Posterior
Inferior
Superior
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Externally rotate arms and gently push back
Internally rotate arms & hold
Shrug or elevate shoulders
Lower arms as if carrying heavy buckets
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Neck
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Posterior
Anterior
Lateral/Bend
Lateral/Rotate
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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
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Arms
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SITS
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Standing & w/o bending or tilting, try to reach fingers toward knees
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Wrist
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All ROM
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Move fingers to inside of wrist & bend fingers back; Palm up or down, move thumb in and outward
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