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Gentle Trunk Rotation-Sitting    2:

Starting Position: Sit correctly on the bali in optimal posturę: Lift straight arms for-

ward to shoulder level. Keep feet planted on floor and knees

forward.

Movoment/Exercise: Swing arms around behind body as far as possible allowing trunk, shoulders and head to turn in the same direction. Return to start and repeat In other direction. Bali should remain almost still during movement.

CAUTION: DO NOT FORCE MOVEMENTS SO THEREIS DISCOMFORT.

STAY IN PAIN FREE RANGĘ. SLOW DOWN MOTIONIF BECOMING DIZZY.

litanthing: Inhale on twist, exhale on return.

Modlflcation: Move arms as far as comfort will allow.

I’ioijro88lon: Hołd a medicine (weighted) bali or weights in hands to mlii inomentum.

Mulit Roconds / Weights_ / Repeat_Times / Do_Times/day l'ui|Hi*e/ Goel:

i nnwwntt: This exercise genlly mobilizes the spine in rotation. Notice H movement is equal to both th lot Mi mnmoiil restrictbns could be caused by many factors in hips, spine and shoulders. This utuii ci» iinnlly mobilizes the spine and can also be used effectively for improving balance skills.

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Advanced Trunk Rotation-Sitting    2:5

Starting Position: Sit correctly on the bali in optimal posturę. Raise straight arms forward to shoulder level. Spread feet as wide as comfort allows and keep knees over ankles.

Movement/Exercise: Reach arms sideways around body as far as possible allowing legs and body to turn in same direction. Keep knees in linę with feet and straighten the back leg by raising back heel. Hołd. Return to start and repeat in other direction. Bali should remain almost still during movement.

CAUTIOh: DO NOT FORCE MOVEMENTS SO THERE IS DISCOMFORT.

SLOW DOWN MOTIONIF BECOMING DIZZY. __

Breathing: Do not hołd breath. Breathe comfortably.

Modification: Move arms and straighten back leg as far as comfort will allow. Hołd_Seconds / Repeat_Times / Do_Times/day

Purpose/ Goal:___-_

Comments: This exercise mobilizes the spine in rotation while stretching soft tissue Irom the toes of the back foot to the fingertips. Notice if movement is equal to both sides. Movement restrictions could be caused by many factors in lower extremities, spine and shoulders. This exercise can also be used effectively for improving balance skills and stretching tight hip flexor muscles.

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