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Universal Exercises - Provided by the Meadow Physiotherapist
Here are some exercises which the students can do at home These exercises meet the universal needs of students some of which they would have got through their PE sessions.
Whirl Pereira
Physiotherapist - Meadow High School
Here are the exercises - there is also an attachment at the bottom of the page to download and print off.
While standing, hold your right arm straight and use your left arm to pull it across your chest.
Hold for 15 seconds, and switch arms. Repeat 4 times for each arm |
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In a standing position, bend your right elbow, using your left hand to pull it gently behind your head.
Hold for 15 seconds, then release and switch sides. Repeat this 4 times for each arm |
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Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, fold both your arms together as shown in the picture and rotate your trunk to the right side.
Hold for 15 seconds, then release and switch sides. Repeat this 4 times on each side. |
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and clasp your hands behind your back. Face your palms down and outward. Slowly raise your arms until you feel a comfortable stretch in your biceps and triceps
Hold the position for 15-30 seconds and repeat the stretch 2-3 times.
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Standing with your both hands over your head until your right arm touches your ear. Lean your upper body to the left, stretching your side.
Hold for about 15 seconds, then switch sides. Repeat 3 times for each side. |
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Standing, grab the knee and pull it straight up, towards your chest.
Hold for about 15 seconds, then switch sides. Repeat 3 times for each side. |
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Stand next to a wall you can use for balance, and grab your left foot behind you and pull it towards your hips. Lean your torso forward, keeping your right leg and back straight. Hold for 15 seconds, then release and switch legs. |
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Sit to stand x20 |
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Step ups x 20 |
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Bridges(15 sec hold)x10 |
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Wall squats (10 sec hold)x10 |
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Basketball |
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Football |