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W’s ·        Extend arms at 45 degree angle from front with hands higher than shoulders ·        Slowly pull shoulder blades back and down *  Repeat 15-20 times, 1-3 sets

MODIFIED SUPERMAN Step 1:  lie on therapy ball with legs extended ·        rest chin on ball Step 2:  slowly draw shoulder blades towards the back while turning palms upwards towards ceiling ·        hold position for a count of 3 and slowly return to start position *  Repeat 15-20 times, 1-3 sets OR AS PRESCRIBED

SEATED ROWING begin with good posture place extended arms out in front slowly bring shoulder blades towards the back without bending elbows bend elbows and bring hands towards chest *  Repeat 15-20 times, 1-3 sets.  Add weight as prescribed.

DRAW THE SWORD Position One: Sit in chair or on therapy ball.  Begin with good posture.  Place right hand in left pocket area.  Bring chin down towards left pocket area. Position Two: Slowly bring left hand up and out towards right shoulder.  Lift chin up and look over right shoulder while performing arm movement.  Finish with arm extended *  Repeat 15-20 times, 1-3 sets.  Add weight as prescribed.

slowly bring left ear towards left shoulder slowly bring right ear towards right shoulder * Repeat at least 15 times.

CERVICAL RANGE OF MOTION look towards ceiling tuck chin towards back of throat bring chin to chest * Repeat at least 15 times