Exercise ideas…..

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Further to my recent post I sought advice from a neuro specialist physiotherapist.

I asked for suggestions to aid with core stability, the restricted movement in my arms and sitting to standing.

This is what she suggested. Thought it might help others.

Now I just need the commitment and enthusiasm to do some of each every day!

Core stability exercises:

Mini sit ups - (sitting away from

back of chair, leaning back to touch shoulders to chair and back again)

Back extensions - (leaning forward as far as you are able to then sit up not using your hands)

Trunk rotations - (hands level with chest or as high as able, sitting away from the back of the chair and rotating side to side)

Pelvic tilts in chair - (slouching down and sitting up tall, pushing hips forwards

Reaching - trying to reach as far as you can side to side - aiming as high up as possible

Arms:

Exercises with walking stick, assisting pushing left arm out to side, forwards and up

Assisted reaching - hands together.

Hands - palms together to stretch fingers and wrist.

Pushing up from arms of chair, focusing on use of arms to extend arms and then control down again.

Standing -

Sit to stand, try to gradually lower chair

Mini squats

Transferring weight from side to side

Reaching alternate hands up from the frame.

Turning to look over your

shoulder

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Well, that’s impressively fast work and gives you something positive to build on.
Thanks for sharing.

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Hi Flowerpot, that’s really good of you to share the list of exercises.

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Thanks Flowerpot, that’s a good list. I try to do a bit of exercise myself, but sometimes it’s so difficult because of the high fatigue levels, sometimes I even struggle to brush my teeth. But when I can I will certainly refer to this list.
Jean x

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Thanks for sharing this Flowerpot.

Hope it helps you, take care

Pam x

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My biggest problem is actually finding the time and energy to do these whilst also caring for my husband who has Alzheimer’s and coping with my own symptoms.
Just as well I like a challenge!

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Very useful. On days when I’m feeling really good, but I’m not going out, I normally go on to YouTube and put on an exercise video and work away at home. There are 000’s of exercise videos to choose from. I’m in a wheelchair and have found lots of exercise videos that are suitable for me. I have bookmarked my favourites so that it’s easy to access them.

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