06 Jan Single Leg Short Foot Hold – Band
HOW: Get set up standing with a theraband under the knuckle of your big toe on one side. Begin the exercise by lifting your arch and assuming optimal foot/ankle position, then balance on that leg for that time prescribed. FEEL: You should feel all...
06 Jan Lateral Toe Tap – Band
HOW: Get a band set-up around your knees and start in a mini squat position. Shift your weight to one side of your body and pick up the other foot. With the leg you picked up – step directly to the outside and tap...
06 Jan Isometric Ankle Plantarflexion – Hand Resistance
HOW: Get set up in a seated position with your leg crossed over the other. The leg that is crossed is the foot/ankle you are going to be working on. With your foot/ankle in a neutral position, try to push your foot upward using...
30 Dec Hook Lying Single Arm Serratus Scoop – Band
HOW: Get set up in a hook lying position as shown in the video with a band around your back under your arms, then crisscross the band in front of you and hold the ends of the band in each hand. While keeping your...
13 Dec Thumb Flexion – Resisted, Band
HOW: For this exercise secure a resistance band at the tip of your thumb. Stabilize the opposite end with your other hand, then take your thumb across your hand as if you’re making a number 4. Pull your thumb down towards your wrist then...
13 Dec Thumb Extension – Resisted, Band
HOW: Place a band at the end of your thumb and pointer finger with your hand down onto a stable surface. Take the end of your thumb away from the pointer finger. Move as far as you can then control this motion back to...
13 Dec Thumb Abduction – Resisted, Band
HOW: Place a band around your thumb and pointer finger. place your pinky down onto a stable surface. Bring your thumb away from your pointer finger towards an “L” position, slowly return and repeat this movement. FEEL: You will feel the muscles of the...
13 Dec Finger Flexion – Resisted, Band
HOW: Have your palm face up towards the ceiling with your wrist neutral. Start with a band barely on the end of your pointer finger, while stabilizing the band with the opposite hand. Barely hover the finger in which you are targeting the return...
04 Dec Shrug – 30 deg, Band
HOW: Stand holding onto a resistance band wrapped around your feet. While holding onto the resistance band, brings your arm slightly out, then pull your shoulder blades up and back. Control the motion down and repeat. FEEL: You will feel the muscles on the...
02 Dec Neck Isometrics – Anti-Extension, Band
HOW: Anchor a resistance band about head height then wrap one end around the top of your head. Turn your body away from the anchor, you will be working the muscles on the front of your neck. Walk out as far as you feel...
