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- Page 1 SaeboGlide www.Saebo.com (888) 284-5433 Challenging you throughout your recovery...
- Page 2 Do not leave your SaeboGlide in the sun or near extreme heat, this will affect the properties of the plastic in an adverse way decreasing performance.
- Page 3 (E) TOP GRIP: can be grasped with the uninvolved hand to stabilize the pole during exercises. *NOTE: If you purchased the SaeboGlide Plus, refer to the “SaeboGlide Plus” section located in the back of the manual that explains the hand strapping system.
- Page 4 I and level II strengthening program. The complete SaeboGlide program can be performed two times per day. If you are unable to complete your program two times per day, perform as many as you can and slowly progress to two times per day. Each exercise should be performed 3 sets of 10 repetitions.
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Page 5: Start Position
TIP: Maximizing and maintaining the range of motion in your involved upper extremity is extremely important. The stretches can be done several times during the day and not just before using the SaeboGlide. 1) WRIST AND FINGER EXTENSION: START POSTION: Place your involved hand and fingers as flat as possible on a firm surface. - Page 6 3.) SUPINATION: START POSITION: Position your involved arm on your thigh with your elbow bent. With your good hand, grasp your involved forearm just above the wrist. END POSITION: Turn your involved forearm over so your palm is facing directly up. Once you feel a pain-free stretch, hold for 10 START POSITION END POSITION seconds and repeat 5 times.
- Page 7 BILATERAL EXERCISES Performing bilateral exercises are an excellent way to not only improve and maintain flexibility, but also increase strength and endurance. Listed below are several exercises that are recommended regardless of your strength level. Refer to: “Advancing your exercises # 4” for ways to upgrade your bilateral exercise program.
- Page 8 LEVEL I PROGRAM As previously mentioned, all level I exercises were designed for people with poor/fair strength. It is recommended that you perform all level I exercises first. Once you complete some or all of level I exercises without difficulty, move on to the level II program and/or see “Advancing your exercise program # 1, 2, 4&...
- Page 9 4) ELBOW FLEXION/EXTENSION: START POSITION: While lying on your good side, position the bottom portion of the pole between your knees. Hold the top portion of the pole with your good hand. Try to keep the pole parallel with your body. Position your affected hand on the gliding sleeve toward the bottom portion of the pole.
- Page 10 LEVEL II PROGRAM The level II program was designed for people who exhibit fair/good strength. If you can complete the level II exercises without difficulty, refer to “Advancing your exercise program # 1, 3, & 5” for additional ways to challenge yourself. 1) HORIZONTAL ABDUCTION/ADDUCTION (SITTING): START POSITION: While sitting in a chair, position your good hand on the...
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Page 11: Forearm Pronation/Supination
4) EXTERNAL ROTATION: START POSITION: While sitting in a chair, position pole horizontally across your chest. If possible, position the end of the pole against the wall. Place your affected hand on the sleeve. Hold the other end of pole with your good hand. Keep both elbows bent and hands shoulder width apart. - Page 12 7) WRIST FLEXION/EXTENSION: START POSITION: While sitting in a chair, place the pole across your knees. Position the affected hand on the sleeve. Hold the other end of the pole with your good hand. END POSITION: Slowly move your affected hand backward. Try not to START POSITION END POSITION move your shoulder and/or elbow.
- Page 13 SAEBOGLIDE PROGRESSIVE HOME EXERCISE PROGRAM PATIENT NAME: WEEK#: THERAPIST: DATE: PRECAUTIONS: MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY SETS/ REPS STRETCHES 1)Wrist Extension 2)Radial/Ulnar Deviation 3)Supination 4)Elbow Extension 5)Shoulder Flexion 6)External Rotation BILATERAL EXERCISES 1)Chest Press 2)Shoulder Flex/Ext 3)Elbow Flex/Ext...
- Page 14 SAEBOGLIDE PLUS The SaeboGlide hand strap is a specially designed strapping system for individuals who have decreased gripping ability. The steps below describe how to put on the hand strap as well as how to attach it to your SaeboGlide.
- Page 15 People with fragile skin may wish to use a cotton wristband under the wrist strap to avoid irritation. Please contact us if you are having difficulty applying the hand strap to your SaeboGlide. We will be happy to assist you.