Warm-Up Exercises
Safety While Supporting Someone
It is vital to know the prior and current health conditions.
Collaborate with your child's Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Primary Doctor to monitor changing medical needs and monitor times for movement.
It is important to start very easy and slowly increase the stretch as the muscles loosen. Over stretching can cause pain and injury.
Not all stretches in the videos will be appropriate and it is ok to skip stretches
It is essential to know how the person best communicates and to be attentive to their communication via words, vocalization, facial expression, body movement, assistive technology, picture communication symbols, or actual objects.
It is better to stop if you believe the individual is experiencing discomfort beyond what the stretch is providing.
If injury does occur, call your health provider or 9-1-1 immediately
Passive Stretching Techniques
Accessing Range of Motion
Upper Body
Arms, Shoulder, Wrists, and Hands in a Lying Position
Shoulder and Arm in Lying Position
Hips and Legs
Hip Flexors
Hips, Hamstrings, and Heel Cord in Lying Position
Heel Cord and Feet
15 Minutes of Stretching
Morning Stretches
Level 1
Mid-Afternoon Stretches
Level 1
Arm/Hand Stretch
Level 1
Relaxing the Hand Muscles
Level 1
Resistance Bicep Curls
Level 1
Partner Resistance Bicep Curls
Level 1
Advanced Extras
Level 2
Level 2
Level 3 - Part 1
Level 3 - Part 2
Level 3 - Part 3