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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& 5" for more ways to challenge yourself.
1) HORIZONTAL ABDUCTION/ADDUCTION (LYING):
START POSITION:
While lying on your back, position the pole across your
chest. Place your good hand on the pole and your
affected hand on the gliding sleeve. Keeping both
elbows as straight as possible and hands shoulder
width apart raise the pole toward the ceiling. If
possible, position the end of the pole against the wall
so it does not move during the exercise.
END POSITION:
Move the sleeve toward the good hand. Return the
sleeve slowly to the starting position. Complete 3 sets
of 10 reps.
2) SHOULDER 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.
END POSITION:
Move the sleeve toward the top of the pole as far as
you can pain-free. Return the sleeve slowly to the
bottom. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps.
3) PASSIVE SHOULDER FLEXION:
START POSITION:
While sitting in a chair, place the pole on the floor
between your feet in an upright position. Place your
affected hand on the gliding sleeve. Position your good
hand around the affected hand. If possible, have
someone hold the top of the pole so it does not move.
END POSITION:
With both arms, move the sleeve up as far as you can
pain-free. Try to have the affected arm help as much as
possible. Return the sleeve slowly to the bottom.
Complete 3 sets of 10 reps.
LEVEL I PROGRAM
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