Physiotherapy exercises
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These videos and leaflets will help you remember how to do your exercises correctly. These are the ones you’ve already been shown by your Willow House physiotherapist. Please only attempt the exercises you’ve already been taught.
McGill physiotherapy exercises
Bird dog and box press-up
Side bridge – Beginner
Side bridge – Intermediate
Side bridge – Hand on hip
Side bridge – Advanced
Neck exercises
Retractions – Lying position
Retractions – Sitting position
Deep neck stability – Exercise 1
Deep neck stability – Exercise 2
Deep neck stability - Exercise 3
Chest stretch/upper back decompression – Exercise 1
Shoulder exercises
Rotator cuff isometric 1
Rotator cuff 2 with theraband
Prone cobra
Activation scapula stabilisers 1
Activation scapula stabilisers 2 with Press Up on door
Shoulder mobility/control
Lower back exercises
Lumbar extension exercises in lying position
Extension exercises in standing position
Other useful links:
Click on the link below to visit Versus Arthritis website where you can view a variety of exercises for healthy joints
Click on the link below for information on managing pain and exercises for specific body sites courtesy of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
https://www.csp.org.uk/public-patient/rehabilitation-exercises