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Horizontal Abduction Exercises

by ASFCA | Muscle Strengthening & Stretching Exercises, Physical Therapy Exercises

Demonstrating the following exercise known as Horizontal Abduction, this exercise helps to open up the chest as well as strengthen the upper back, thus making it easier to maintain correct posture. For this exercise, you will be using an exercise band. Each band has...

Posture Trapezius Stretches and Exercises

by ASFCA | Muscle Strengthening & Stretching Exercises, Physical Therapy Exercises

We will be demonstrating an exercise known as the Posture Trapezius Stretch. The trapezius muscles are found behind your neck, along your shoulders and upper back. Step One: To stretch out your upper traps, begin with turning your head to the left side at a 45-degree...

Upper Back & Chest Strengthening

by ASFCA | Physical Therapy Exercises, Posture Exercises

We will be demonstrating an exercise called Rows. This exercise helps to open up the chest and strengthen the upper back, making it easier to maintain proper posture. For this exercise, you will be using an exercise band. Each band has a different resistance. The...

Chest & Pectoral Muscle Stretch

by ASFCA | Physical Therapy Exercises, Posture Exercises

Demonstrating the Chest Stretch on a Wall or Pectoral Muscle Stretch, this exercise stretches your pectoral muscles that are found on the front of your chest. Step One: Stand near the corner of a wall. Place arm on wall so that it is in line with your shoulder, and...

Neck & Spine Pain Exercises

by ASFCA | Pain Treatment Exercises, Physical Therapy Exercises

Neck & Spine Pain Treatment Exercises: These exercises will help stretch your cervical spine. Try doing each stretch, 5 repetitions and hold for 5 seconds before moving on to the next stretch. Good posture starts with your head nice and straight, shoulders level,...

Core Exercise #3

by ASFCA | Fundamental Core Exercises, Physical Therapy Exercises

Core 3 is a progression from Core 1 and Core 2. So if you are not able to do all the repetitions of Core 2, please go back to Core 1 and Core 2 until you feel comfortable before starting Core 3. Hunting Dog The Hunting Dog engages both the abdominal muscles and...