08 May Ankle Mobilization – Half Kneeling
HOW: Get set up in a half kneeling position with the ankle you want to work in positioned in front. To perform the mobilization, bring your knee and shin bone forward over your toes while keeping your heel down on the ground. Follow along...
11 Apr Soleus Stretch – Unsupported
HOW: Get set up standing and then position your feet together, but one foot slightly in front of the other. With the foot that is further behind, the big toe on that foot should be lined up in the middle of the opposite foot....
31 Mar Supine Shoulder Flexion – PROM
HOW: Begin laying face up with your fingers interlocked or held onto by the opposite arm. Initiate the motion with the non-affected arm, bring both arms as far overhead as possible. Keep the involved shoulder as relaxed as possible. FEEL: You may feel the...
31 Mar SNAGS
HOW: Use a towel wrapped around the desired area of your neck to be stretched. The edge of the towel provides great friction for this mobilization. First stabilize one end of the towel, then pull up and over with the opposite arm of the...
31 Mar Supine Shoulder Flexion to 90 – PROM, Hand Assist
HOW: Begin laying face up with your fingers interlocked or held onto by the opposite arm. Initiate the motion with the non-affected arm, bring both arms up to 90 degrees, this is when your arm is straight up and down. Keep the involved shoulder...
30 Jan Wrist Flexor Stretch
HOW: Perform the stretch by positioning your arm straight at shoulder height with your palm facing up, use your other hand to push your palm down with your fingers straight and pointed out. Hold the stretch for the time prescribed. FEEL: You should feel...
30 Jan Wrist Extensor Stretch
HOW: Perform the stretch by positioning your arm straight at shoulder height with your palm facing down, use your other hand to push the top of your hand down with your fingers straight and pointed out. Hold the stretch for the time prescribed. FEEL:...
30 Jan Towel Slide – Wrist PROM Bias, Wall
HOW: Get set up standing in front of a wall with your hand on the wall with a towel. Perform the exercise by sliding your hand up and down the wall with your fingers facing up. This will promote wrist flexion and extension, lower...
30 Jan Standing Body On Wrist Flexion & Extension – PROM
HOW: Get set up standing with your hands in front of you on an elevated surface with your fingers facing forward. While staying strong through your shoulder blades, arms, your wrist, and your fingers, slowly shift your weight forward so that your shoulders move...
30 Jan Reverse Phalen’s Stretch
HOW: Perform the stretch by putting your hands and fingers together with your fingers pointed up. Then, lift your elbows up so that your forearms are at least parallel to the ground. Hold for the time prescribed. FEEL: You should feel a stretch in...
