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Functional Band: Lower Body Function

Created By: The Academy

Description:
This exercise routine helps improve strength and function associated with gait, mobility and balance.

Instructions:
Use a resistance level that allows you to complete 2 sets of between 10 and 15 repetitions to a point of moderate fatigue in the last repetition.

Thera-Band Hip Abduction (Kick Outs) in Standing

Thera-Band Hip Abduction (Kick Outs) in Standing
Instructions:
Begin by looping the middle of the band around the ankle of the exercising leg. Place the ends of the band under the opposite foot to stabilize the band and grasp the ends in your opposite hand. Keeping your knees straight, kick your leg outward against the band. Hold and slowly return.
TIP: Keep your back straight; don't lean over.

Thera-Band Hip Extension (Kick Backs) in Standing

Thera-Band Hip Extension Older
Instructions:
Begin by looping the middle of the band around the ankle of the exercising leg. Place the ends of the band under the opposite foot to stabilize the band and grasp the ends in your opposite hand. Keeping your knee straight, extend your leg backwards against the band. Hold and slowly return.
TIP: Keep your back straight; don't lean over.

Thera-Band Ankle Dorsiflexion (Foot Raises) in Sitting

Thera-Band Ankle Dorsiflexion
Instructions:
Begin by wrapping the middle of the band around the foot of the ankle you are exercising. Place the ends of the band under the opposite foot to stabilize the band. Grasp the ends of the band at your opposite knee. Lift your foot upward against the band. Hold and slowly return.

Thera-Band Leg Press in Standing

Thera-Band Knee Leg press (standing) Older
Instructions:
Begin by wrapping the middle of the band around your foot. Grasp the ends of the band at your chest, taking up the slack while you lift your knee upward. Press your foot downward into the band, extending your hip and knee. Hold and slowly return.
TIP: Keep your back straight. Don't lean over.

Thera-Band Knee Curl in Standing

Thera-Band Knee Flexion (standing) Older
Instructions:
Begin by looping the center of the band around the ankle of your exercising leg. Bring the ends of the band underneath the foot of the opposite leg to stabilize and grasp the ends by your knee. Slowly bend your knee against the band, pulling upward. Hold and slowly return.

Thera-Band Knee Extension in Sitting

Thera-Band Knee Extension
Instructions:
Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair with feet together. Begin by looping the center of the band around the ankle of your exercising leg. Bring the ends of the band underneath the foot of the opposite leg to stabilize and grasp the ends by your knee. Slowly extend your leg so your knee is straight against the band. Hold 1 to 2 seconds and slowly return.

Thera-Band Knee Chair Squat

Thera-Band Knee Minisquats
Instructions:
Begin with center of band under feet. Grasp ends of bands with hands by sides. Keep tension in the band with elbows straight. Keeping your elbows straight, slowly bend your knees while leaning forward slightly at the hips. Slowly return to starting position.
TIP: Keep your back straight.

Thera-Band Hip Flexion in Sitting

Thera-Band Hip Flexion (sitting)
Instructions:
Sit in a sturdy chair. Begin by looping the center of the band around the top of the knee of your exercising leg. Bring the ends of the band underneath the foot of the opposite leg to stabilize and grasp the ends by your knee. Slowly flex your hip against the band, pulling upward. Hold and slowly return.
TIP: Keep your back straight; don't lean forward.

Thera-Band Ankle Calf Raise in Standing

Thera-Band Ankle Calf Raise
Instructions:
Place the middle of the band under the balls of both feet. Grasp the ends of the band at your hips. Keeping your elbows straight, raise your heels off the floor. Hold and slowly return.
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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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