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CERVICAL AND THORACIC SPINE REHAB | WEEKS 03-04 |
Physio Check-In |
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This is your first Check-in for the program. By now you should have done two weeks of the program and hopefully are feeling a little bit better than before, with slightly less pain symptoms, increased range and filling generally slightly better.
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Recommended Equipment |
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Foam Roller - Long (90cm)
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Trigger Point Ball
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Pilates Stability Ball
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Yoga Block
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Theratubing - 3 Band Intermediate Pack
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WEEKS 3-4 |
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WEEKLY INSTRUCTIONS
Over the next 2 weeks just about every section is upgraded in exercises. The same themes of mobility and strengthening (Rehab exercises) remain, but each exercise has increased in level. When you start this stage and you are not sure about your ability or improvement at this level, don’t be afraid to continue on stage one for another week or two until you feel as though you can handle this next stage exercises.
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SPECIAL NOTES
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Session 1: Mobility and Stretches |
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1 |
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CS | Retraction (Chin Tucks)
3 sets x 9-10 reps
*3 x SESSIONS PER DAY** |
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CS | Rotation with Retraction (Sitting)
3 sets x 10-12 reps each side
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3 |
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CS | Upper Trapezius
1min on / 30sec off x 4
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CS | Lower Trap / Rhomboids - TP Ball
2-3min
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SS | Floor Angels - Foam Roller
3 sets x 10-12 reps
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TS | Thread The Needle
3 sets x 8-10 reps per side
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SS | Pec 90-90 - Foam Roller
1min x 3 each side
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Session 2: Rehab Exercises | Set A |
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C2 | Deep Neck Flexors (Standing)
2-3 sets x 8-10 reps
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C2 | Retraction (Prone)
3 sets x 8-10 reps
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C2 | Retraction Isometrics - Standing (Pilates Ball)
10-30sec x 3 reps
(Start with 10sec and build to 30sec) |
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C2 | Side Flexion (Isometric)
10-30sec x 3 reps
(Start with 10sec and build to 30sec)
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C1 - Spine Posture Reset (Standing)
During day - every hour when standing
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Session 3: Rehab Exercises | Set B |
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S3 | Lower Trap Pull Down - Foam Roller
3 sets x 8-10 reps
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S1 | Scapula Press (4pt)
3 sets x 8-10 reps
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S2 | 1 Arm Scapula Press (Wall)
3 sets x 10-12 reps both sides
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S1 | 1 Arm Scapula Row - Band
3 sets x 10-12 reps
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S2 | 1 Arm Raise (4pt)
10 sec holds x 10 reps each side
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L2 | Leg Slide (4pt)
2 sets x 10 reps each leg
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Videos to Watch |
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