Injury/Pain Prevention Exercises
Regular aerobic and weight bearing exercises (3-5 timer per week) will improve your overall fitness and decrease the likelihood of injuries. Use the links below as guidelines to maintain or improve your overall osteo health. Please note: The diagrams linked below are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor. Please consult with you physician before starting an exercise routine. For your safety, please follow these simple rules:
- Do each exercise slowly
- Do each exercise twice a day (if possible)
- Start with five repetitions of each exercise, and work up to ten repetitions
- If an exercise increases your back pain, stop.
- Always remember to begin and end your exercise session with stretching.
General Strengthening Exercises:
- Freestanding Muscle Strengthening
- Muscle Strengthening with Surgical Tube
- Muscle Strengthening with Weights
Shoulder Exercises:
Leg Exercises:
- Quadriceps
- Ankle Exercises:
- Stretches for preventing Achilles Tendon problems
Spine Strengthening Exercises:
- Press Ups
- Shoulder Lifts
- Backward Bends
- Curl Ups
Neck Exercises:
- Dorsal Glide
- Chest and Shoulder Stretch
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