Consult your healthcare provider before beginning this exercise program. If you experience any pain or difficulty with any exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider. The Hygenic Corporation is not liable for any injuries incurred while using exercises or programs accessed via this website. User must wear suitable eye protection such as safety goggles to protect against possibility of eye injury as a result of the band or tube snapping towards the face if grip is lost or if the band or tube breaks.
"Thera-Band Kicks"
Description:
These exercises have been proven to improve balance (Han et al. 2009)
Instructions:
Complete 3 sets of 15 repetitions in each direction. Perform 3 times per week for at least 4 weeks. Gradually increase the resistance each week.
Thera-Band Hip Abduction
Thera-Band Hip Abduction Kick
Instructions:
Loop the band around your ankle, and stabilize the other end of the band to a stationary object near the floor. Stand with side closest to attachment with non-exercising leg. Keep your knees straight and kick outward. Keep your back straight, and avoid leaning or bending over. Hold and slowly return.
Thera-Band Hip Adduction
Thera-Band Hip Adduction Kick
Instructions:
Loop the band around your ankle, and stabilize the other end of the band to a stationary object near the floor. Stand with band to side closest to exercising leg.
Keep your knees straight and kick inward. Keep your back straight, and avoid leaning or bending over. Hold and slowly return.
Thera-Band Hip Extension
Thera-Band Hip Extension Kick
Instructions:
Loop the band around your ankle, and stabilize the other end of the band to a stationary object near the floor. Stand facing the attachment. Keep your knees straight and kick backward. Keep your back straight, and avoid leaning or bending over. Hold and slowly return.
Thera-Band Hip Flexion
Thera-Band Hip Flexion Kick
Instructions:
Loop the band around your ankle, and stabilize the other end of the band to a stationary object near the floor. Face away from the attachment, keep your knees straight and kick forward. Keep your back straight, and avoid leaning or bending over. Hold and slowly return.
Consult your healthcare provider before beginning this exercise program. If you experience any pain or difficulty with any exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider. The Hygenic Corporation is not liable for any injuries incurred while using exercises or programs accessed via this website. User must wear suitable eye protection such as safety goggles to protect against possibility of eye injury as a result of the band or tube snapping towards the face if grip is lost or if the band or tube breaks.
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