I was being really lazy this morning... had my breakfast and sat on the couch and closed by eyes for a moment. Woke up just shortly after - tv still on - and there was this program on with a woman doing exercises from a seated position (in a chair). She was doing this great, slow and relaxed upper extremity workout. I was mezmerized and my only thought was WOW! You guys need to know about this.
www.sitandbefit.org
So I went to her site and saw that she has all kinds of DVD's out - she's an RN. And all I can say is WOW! Get this for yourself for a self holiday gift!
It's so non-stressful and she covers the whole body. All you might need is a chair and a towel or a theraband. She is delightful and compassionate.
-francine
Exercises for all with bpi....
Re: Exercises for all with bpi....
Francine,
How would you stabilize the scapulothoracic joint while doing these stretches?
How would you stabilize the scapulothoracic joint while doing these stretches?
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marieke
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
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Re: Exercises for all with bpi....
Mica,
These are not meant for BPI specifically, more for seniors as many of them have mobility and balance issues... YOu would need someone to actually hold the area still/in place/guide the movement for it to be for BPI specifically..
These are not meant for BPI specifically, more for seniors as many of them have mobility and balance issues... YOu would need someone to actually hold the area still/in place/guide the movement for it to be for BPI specifically..
Re: Exercises for all with bpi....
Makes sense!
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F-Litz
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, LTBPI at age 6.5, Sensory Issues, CP, Diaphragm Weakness, Aspberger's
- Location: Ambler, PA
Re: Exercises for all with bpi....
To self stabilize your scapulas you can press your back against the wall
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do them laying down
I'm sure that there are plenty of adults out there who aren't doing a daily exercise routine and I saw this nurse as presenting an excellent quality program... especially for people who have desk jobs and need to do something on a quick break to loosen up. Her upper extremity section is easily done sitting in a chair at a desk.
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do them laying down
I'm sure that there are plenty of adults out there who aren't doing a daily exercise routine and I saw this nurse as presenting an excellent quality program... especially for people who have desk jobs and need to do something on a quick break to loosen up. Her upper extremity section is easily done sitting in a chair at a desk.
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