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Upper Body: Thera Band Exercise Program - Basic Author: Uzma Khan . Patient name: _____ Therapist name: _____ This program is to be used to improve upper body strength and range of motion. Many of the exercises focus on muscles of the shoulders, chest and upper back.
Upper Extremity Theraband Exercises - Sitting . 1. Chest Pull • Sit or stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. • Loop theraband around each palm. Put your arms in front of your body with elbows slightly bent. • Pull theraband outwards, across your chest. • Hold for 3 seconds. • Slowly return to starting position. • Repeat 10 ...
To make these exercises easier: Hold the band looser (keeping hands further apart) Decrease the number of times you repeat the exercise. Ask your therapist for a different colored band. Note: Each exercise below has 2 parts: a description and an illustration showing you how to do the exercise.
Theraband Exercises. Repeat each exercise for 8 repetitions (1 set) and complete 2 sets, have a 30 second rest between each set. It is important to maintain correct posture (refer to page 1) and remember to keep breathing during the exercises – do not hold your breath.
Thera-Band® Exercises for . Upper Body . This program is used to improve upper body strength and range of motion. Many of the exercises focus on muscles of the shoulders, chest and upper back . General instructions: • Complete all exercises while seated in a chair with armrests unless instructed otherwise by your therapist.
How to Exercise with a Band. For these exercises you will need: A sturdy chair without arms, like . Shoes that are flat and supportive. Clothing that allows you to move freely. A band Bands come in various colours representing different amounts of tension or resistance.
Evidence-based exercise programs utilizing Thera-Band bands and tubing rehabilitate injuries, improve the functional ability of older adults, improve athletic performance, and aid in treating many chronic diseases. Thera-Band® resistance bands and tubing are low-cost, portable and versatile.
Upper Extremity Theraband Exercises - Sitting. Chest Pull. Sit or stand with your feet shoulder- width apart. Loop theraband around each palm. Put your arms in front of your body with elbows slightly bent. Pull theraband outwards, across your chest.
Theraband Exercises You Can Do in Bed. For Exercises 1 through 4: Tie a Theraband to the right and left bedrail or bedframe. #1: Ceiling Exercise. Grasp the band on your right with your right hand and the one on your left in your left hand. Push up toward the ceiling until your arms are straight. Repeat _____ times. 2. #2: Internal Rotation.
Step 1. Step 2. Setup. Begin in a standing upright position with your elbow bent at 90 degrees and a towel roll tucked under your arm, holding a resis-tance band. The anchor point should be on the side furthest away from your bent arm. Movement. Slowly rotate your arm out to the side. Tip.