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Shoulder Taps with Reach Up 1:10

Starting Position: Sit correctly on bali in optimal posturę. Touch hands to shoulders and lift elbows to shoulder height.

Movement: Raise hands up toward ceiling as high as possible and then touch hands to shoulders. Add bouncing in tempo.

Breathing: Monitor heart ratę. If winded, bounce less vigorously.

Modificatlon:

1. Raise arms only as far as comfort allows.

2. Only raise one arm at a time.

3. Touch bali or stable object with other hand for balance assistance. Progression:

1. Increase speed of arms, size of bounce and tempo of bounce.

2. Add light weights to wrist or hands.

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Purpose/Goal:.

i '< immtnta: By moving the arms, Ihe slability ot the spine is further challenged and heart ratę will nim Incroase. The arm movements, combined with the rhythmic bouncing, will challenge i '»>idlnatlon,, motor planning and balance.

'i ■ I im», liy Joann* Posnar-Mayer, PT

Asymmetrical Arms_ 1:11

Starting Position: Sit correctly on bali in optimal posturę. Touch hands to shoulders with elbows out to side. Lift elbows to shoulder height.

Movement: Fteach one arm up and one arm out. Return hands to shoulders and alternate sides. Add bouncing to tempo.

CAUTIOH: KEEP FĘET PLANTED ON FLOOR. KEEP SHOULDERS DOWN.

Breathing: Monitor heart ratę. If winded, bounce less vigorously.

Modification: Reach arms only as far as comfort allows.

Progression:

1. Increase speed of arm swing, size of bounce and tempo of bounce.

2. Add light weights to wrists or hands.

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Purpose/Goal:.

Comments: Asymmetrical arm movements will add challenge to trunk stability, balance and coordination.