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Abdominal Crunch -- Crossed Arms With Rotation
- Lie on back with knees bent and arms crossed over chest
- Tighten stomach muscles, lifting head and upper back off of surface while rotating upper body toward one side
- Return to starting position and repeat to opposite side
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Hold Time: 4s
Reps: 15
Hold Time: 4s
Hip Abduction in Side-Lying
- Lie on side with top leg straight, bottom leg slightly bent
- Lift top leg towards ceiling 6-8 inches
- Repeat as instructed
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 4
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 4
Hip Adduction in Side-Lying
- Lie on side with bottom leg straight
- Top leg bent with foot in front of opposite knee
- Lift bottom leg towards ceiling 5-6 inches
- Repeat as instructed
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 4s
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 4s
Wall Slide
- Stand with feet shoulder width apart, back flat against wall
- Slowly lower body to 90 degree knee angle, then return to standing
- Repeat as instructed
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 4
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 4
Shoulder Elevation -- Bilateral in Sitting
- Sit tall in chair with stomach muscles tight
- Slowly raise arms overhead without arching lower back
- Repeat as instructed
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: 5 lbs
Hold Time: 4s
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: 5 lbs
Hold Time: 4s
Row Unilateral with Hip Hinge
- BEND AT THE TRUNK AND SUPPORT YOURSELF WITH THE UNINVOLVED HAND IF NEEDED.
- LOWER YOUR ARM TOWARD THE FLOOR AND THEN PULL YOUR ARM UP AS IF YOUR WERE PERFORMING A SAWING MOVEMENT.
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: 10 lbs
Hold Time: 4s
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: 10 lbs
Hold Time: 4s
Resisted Internal Rotation with Weights in Side Lying
- Lie on side with head supported by pillow
- Bend bottom elbow to 90 degrees and hold weight in hand
- Keep elbow bent and on the floor while bringing hand up and toward body
- Repeat as instructed
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: As Tolerated
Hold Time: 5s
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: As Tolerated
Hold Time: 5s
Resisted External Rotation with Weight in Side Lying
- Lie on side with head supported by pillow or hand
- Place towel roll between body and elbow
- Bend top elbow to 90 degrees and hold weight in hand
- Keep elbow bent while raising hand toward ceiling
- Repeat as instructed
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: As Tolerated
Hold Time: 4s
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: As Tolerated
Hold Time: 4s
Resisted Wrist Extension with Weight
- Sit with one arm supported and palm facing downward, weight in hand
- Extend wrist toward ceiling, keeping forearm resting on support
- Repeat as instructed
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: 5 lbs
Hold Time: 4s
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: 5 lbs
Hold Time: 4s
Resisted Wrist Flexion with Weight
- Sit with one arm supported and palm facing upward, weight in hand
- Flex wrist toward ceiling, keeping forearm resting on support
- Repeat as instructed
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: 5 lbs
Hold Time: 4s
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Resistance: 5 lbs
Hold Time: 4s
Serratus Anterior Punches Bilateral in Quadruped
- Assume hands and knees position
- Keep arms straight
- Round out your upper back (hollow out your chest)
- Repeat as instructed
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 5s
Reps: 15
Sessions: 2 Everyday
Hold Time: 5s