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
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
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 Knee Extension in Sitting
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 Curl in Sitting
Instructions:
Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair. 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 backward. Hold and slowly return.
Thera-Band Elbow Extension in Sitting
Instructions:
Stabilize one end of band in opposite hand with elbow straight. Grasp band with elbow bent. Keep elbow behind your side. Straighten your elbow, pulling the band backward. Hold steady with opposite hand. Slowly return to the starting position. Repeat on other arm.
TIP: Keep your stabilizing arm straight.
Thera-Band Elbow Curl in Sitting
Instructions:
Place one end of the band securely under your feet and grasp the other end of the band with your palm facing forward. Keep elbow at your side. Keeping wrist straight, bend elbow, bringing your hand to shoulder. Slowly return to the starting position.
TIP: Keep your back straight. Don't hold your breath, and relax after each repetition.
Thera-Band Shoulder External Rotation at 0 degrees
Instructions:
Begin with one end of the band securely attached at waist-height. (You may place a towel roll under your arm as well.) Grasp the other end of the band with tension. Pull the band away from the wall, rotating your forearm outward. Hold and slowly return.
TIP: Be sure to keep your forearm parallel to the ground, your elbow by your side, and your wrist straight.
Thera-Band Wrist Extension
Instructions:
Sit and secure the ends of the band under your feet, creating a loop in the middle. With your elbows bent, stabilize your forearm on your thigh. Grasp the middle loop of the band with palm down. Bend your wrist upward, hold at the top and slowly return.
TIP: Keep your elbow in one position during the exercise; don’t use your elbow to complete the exercise.
Thera-Band Shoulder Diagonal Extension (D2)
Instructions:
Begin with one end of the band secured above shoulder level. Grasp the end the band with your elbow straight, up and away from your body. Pull the band down and across your body, bringing your hand to the opposite hip. Hold & slowly return. Keep your back straight and your abdominals tight. Follow the motion of your hand with your eyes.
Thera-Band Shoulder Diagonal Flexion (D2)
Instructions:
Begin with one end of the band secured below waist level. Grasp the end the band with your elbow straight, with your hand at the opposite hip. Pull the band upward and away from your body. Hold & slowly return. Keep your back straight and your abdominals tight. Follow the motion of your hand with your eyes.
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.