14 Jan Shoulder Abduction – AAROM, Dowel
HOW: The goal of this exercise is to use your opposite arm as much as possible to facilitate improving the desired motion. Hold onto a stick or something light that is long enough to hold in both hands. You will use an alternative grip...
01 Jan Side Plank Thread the Needle
HOW: Begin in a full side plank with one foot in front of the other, keeping your body in one straight line from your heels to your hips to your shoulders. With the top arm reach down and across towards the arm on the...
01 Jan Prone Snow Angel
HOW: Lay face down with your forehead rested on a towel for comfort. Begin with your arms by your side palms facing the ceiling. Lift both arms towards the ceiling as high as you can, while keeping your elbows straight bring both arms up...
01 Jan Prone Overhead Press
HOW: Lay face down with your forehead rested on a towel for comfort. With your arms elevated 90 degrees out to your side and your elbow bent about 90 degrees. Lift your arms first up towards the ceiling, make sure to pull with the...
01 Jan Tall Plank Thread The Needle
HOW: Keep your body in a straight line from your shoulders down towards your heels while maintaining a high plank position. Next lift one arm and begin to thread the needle. First rotate the elevated arm towards the arm that is stationary, then open...
01 Jan Plank Walk – Band
HOW: Begin in a high plank position with a band around your forearms. Bring out your arm and leg on the same side, allow the opposite side to follow up towards that side and repeat. REGRESSION: If too difficult perform this exercise on an...
01 Jan Side Plank – Reps
HOW: Begin in a full side plank with one foot in front of the other, keeping your body in one straight line from your heels to your hips to your shoulders. Hold for a few seconds, then drop your hips down on the floor....
01 Jan Staggered Shoulder Ys
HOW: Begin in a staggered stance position, then lean your trunk forward by hinge at the hips. Once in this position bring both arms facing the ceiling while making sure the thumbs are face facing towards the ceiling. Focus on pulling your shoulder blades...
01 Jan Bird Dog – Band
HOW: Begin on your hands and knees with a band wrapped around your foot anchored by your opposite hand. In this position you will balance on the opposite arm and leg. The wider you are the easier to balance, the more narrow the more...
01 Jan Incline Shoulder Tap
HOW: Lean up against an elevated surface. The higher the surface the easier, the lower the more challenging. Initiate this exercise by pushing your body away from the surface. Now elevate one arm and tap the opposite shoulder. Stay strong in your core and...