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Summary of Contents for AOK NeckTek
- Page 1 To strengthen, stabilise and improve posture Visit us on Facebook and necktek.com to receive regular updates on health, posture and exercise.
- Page 2 Assembling your NeckTek 1. Remove the NeckTek frame from the packaging and unfold the arms. It will arive inside out and upside down. Unfold the arms untintil they stop 2. Hold the arms up and thread the elastomer band through the slot at the end of one arm and fold it back towards the other.
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Page 3: Instructions For Use
Instructions for Use Find a flat comfortable surface in an area with minimal distractions to use your NeckTek. Lie on your back with your knees bent and the back of your head centred comfortably on the NeckTek band. Relax and let the weight of your head settle into the resistance band. - Page 4 Beginner Exercises 1.Isometrics: Start in the afore mentioned position with your knees bent and head resting in the centre of the resistance band. Tuck your chin in slightly and gently push the back of your head towards the floor. Let the muscles at the back of your neck do the work.
- Page 5 7 to 10 centimetres from the wall. Position the back of your head on the centre of the NeckTek band. If you are standing correctly with the NeckTek at the correct height, the pressure from your head will hold the NeckTek firmly in place against the wall.
- Page 6 Your therapist can show you which exercises are most appropriate for you, advise you on when to progress your exercises and how your NeckTek routine can be performed in conjunction with core abdominal and scapula stability exercises.
- Page 7 For further exercises please visit www.necktek.com Acute Neck Pain Protocol Place a flexible ice pack on the band of your NeckTek and a layer of wet material (washer/tea towel) on top of that. Lie back on the ice pack with your head centred comfortably on the band and the ice pack wrapping around the top of your neck.
- Page 8 Resistance Band is available from AOK in 120cm lengths, ideal for the NeckTEK, and you can increase/ decrease resistance by choosing a stronger band, using 2 bands or by decreasing the starting tension. Using a Bulldog Clip makes this very simple.
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