06 Jan Split Stance Lunge – Big Toe Extension Bias
HOW: Begin in a split stance by placing one foot behind you. Lower yourself down and allow your back heel to raise off the ground. The motion on the back leg should largely be coming from the big toe. Push into the ground once...
06 Jan Standing Balance – Horizontal Head Turn
HOW: Get set-up standing and balancing on both your feet together. While maintaining your balance, turn your head side-to-side. Stand an arms distance away from a stable surface for balance as needed. FEEL: You should feel like your balance is being challenged. If you’re...
06 Jan Single Leg Balance – Horizontal Head Turn
HOW: Position yourself standing in a corner with your back to it, or with a wall, chair, or sturdy object near you. Pick up one foot and balance on the leg that is in contact with the ground. While maintaining your balance, turn your head...
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...
11 Dec Corrective Saccades (Horizontal)
HOW: While keeping your head still in a seated position, move your eyes towards one side then follow the motion with your head. Next, lead with the eyes to the opposite side then follow with the head and repeat. Bring your arms out in...
11 Dec Neck Mobility Assessment
The Neck Mobility Assessment is designed to assess your neck range of motion in all planes of movement. You will perform neck flexion and extension, side bend in both directions, rotation in both directions, and flexion + rotation. It would be in your best interest...
05 Dec Neck Circle – Large
HOW: Begin the exercise by getting yourself set up in good posture sitting upright looking straight ahead. Then perform clockwise large neck circles, begin the movement by dropping your chin down, then lower your right ear down towards your shoulder, then turn your chin...
