Level 2

Heel Raises Level 2


MOTION:

Stand with your weight One leg only. Place your hands on a wall or chair for balance. Slowly raise your heel off the ground, then slowly lower it.

REPETITIONS:

Repeat 10 times

EXPERT: Physical Therapist, "Dr. Jo"

 

Back Pain Overview

Back pain includes lower back pain, middle back pain, upper back pain or low back pain with sciatica. Nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis can result in back pain. Back pain symptoms may be relived with pain medication or pain killers.

 

 

Single Knee-to-Chest Stretch


MOTION:

Lie on your back with your back flat on the floor and both knees bent. Hold one thigh behind your knee and bring one knee up to your chest. Hold 20 seconds. Return your leg to the floor.

REPETITIONS:

Perform each exercise 5 times on each side.

EXPERT: Physical Therapist, "Dr. Jo", https://www.youtube.com/user/AskDoctorJo

 

Back Pain Overview

Back pain includes lower back pain, middle back pain, upper back pain or low back pain with sciatica. Nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis can result in back pain. Back pain symptoms may be relived with pain medication or pain killers.

 

 

Hamstring Stretch


MOTION:

Lie on your back with legs bent. Hold one thigh behind your knee. Slowly straighten knee until a stretch is felt in back of thigh. Hold 20 seconds. Relax and return the foot to the floor.

REPETITIONS:

Perform each exercise 5 times on each side.

EXPERT: Physical Therapists, Rehab Plus Arizona, http://www.rehabplusaz.com/

 

Back Pain Overview

Back pain includes lower back pain, middle back pain, upper back pain or low back pain with sciatica. Nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis can result in back pain. Back pain symptoms may be relived with pain medication or pain killers.