Product Manual

WRIST FLEXION
Repetition Sets
Times Per Day Times Per Week
Comments:
Start
• Sit in chair facing away from and to the side
of attachment site.
• Grasp Band with exercise hand, placing
Band under same side foot, bend arm and place lower arm on top of
same upper leg.
• Position elbow directly below shoulder and allow hand to hang
unsupported in front of upper leg with palm facing up and thumb
pointing outward.
• Keep foot firmly positioned on Band and allow wrist to bend back and
down slightly.
Finish
• Close hand, bend wrist up and back toward upper arm with thumb
continuing to face outward.
• Keep upper torso stationary with buttock and lower back in contact
with chair.
• Avoid bending elbow and raising lower arm from top of upper leg.
• Slowly return to starting position.
• Modify placement of Band under foot if increased resistance is desired.
SHOULDER FLEXION
Repetition Sets
Times Per Day Times Per Week
Comments:
Start
• Stand, grasp Band with hand of exercise arm
and face away from attachment site.
• Step on Band with same side foot. Straighten
arm and allow it to hang comfortably along side
of body with palm of hand facing backward.
• Keep knees slightly bent and wrist firm.
Finish
• Lift arm up and directly forward in front of body until hand reaches
shoulder height and end with palm of hand facing floor.
• Keep head and upper torso stationary and wrist firm.
• Avoid arching lower back and (or) lifting upper shoulder toward ear as
arm is lifted upward.
• Slowly return to starting position.
• Move body further away from attachment site and modify placement of
foot on Band if increased resistance is desired.
EXERCISE ROUTINE
The actual exercise routine should be determined by a
doctor, therapist, coach, or trainer. This exercise routine
should include number of reps and sets, times per day and
times per week.
DETERMINING APPROPRIATE
CAN-DO
®
BAND RESISTANCES
Have your doctor or therapist select a Can-Do
®
Band for
your present stage of rehabilitation.The Can-Do
®
Band
selected should allow you to adhere to all established
exercise guidelines and execute each exercise proficiently.
WRIST EXTENSION
Repetition Sets
Times Per Day Times Per Week
Comments:
Start
• Sit in chair facing away from and to the side
of attachment site.
• Grasp Band with exercise hand, placing
Band under same side foot, bend arm and
place lower arm on top of same upper leg.
• Position elbow directly below shoulder and allow hand to hang
unsupported in front of upper leg with palm facing up and thumb
pointing inward.
• Keep foot firmly positioned on Band and allow wrist to bend down and
forward in front of same side of knee.
Finish
• Close hand, bend wrist up and back toward upper arm with thumb
continuing to face inward.
• Keep upper torso stationary with buttock and lower back in contact with
chair.
• Avoid bending elbow and raising lower arm from top of upper leg.
• Slowly return to starting position.
• Modify placement of Band under foot if increased resistance is desired.
SHOULDER ABDUCTION
Repetition Sets
Times Per Day Times Per Week
Comments:
Start
• Stand with exercise arm positioned furthest from
attachment site. Grasp Band and step on Band
with foot furthest from attachment site.
• Straighten exercise arm and allow it to hang
comfortably along side of body with palm of hand facing body.
• Keep knees slightly bent and wrist firm.
Finish
• Lift arm up and directly out from side of body until hand reaches
shoulder height and end with palm of hand facing floor.
• Keep head stationary and wrist firm.
• Avoid bending upper torso toward attachment site as arm is lifted away
from side of body .
• Slowly return to starting position.
• Move body further away from attachment site and modify placement of
foot on Band if increased resistance is desired.
ELBOW FLEXION
Repetition Sets
Times Per Day Times Per Week
Comments:
Start
• Stand with exercise arm positioned furthest from
attachment site and grasp Band.
• Step on Band with same side foot straighten arm
and allow it to hang comfortably along side of
body with palm of hand facing side of leg.
• Keep knees slightly bent and wrist firm.
Finish
• Bend elbow and bring hand up and out in front of same side shoulder
with thumb facing outward.
• Keep head stationary and wrist firm.
• Avoid moving upper arm away from side of body and (or) arching lower
back as arm is bent.
• Slowly return to starting position.
• Move body further away from attachment site and modify placement of
foot on Band if increased resistance is required.
SHOULDER HORIZONTAL EXTENSION
Repetition Sets
Times Per Day Times Per Week
Comments:
Start
• Stand with exercise arm positioned furthest from
attachment site and grasp Band.
• Straighten exercise arm across front of body at
shoulder height with hand positioned directly out
in front of opposite side shoulder and palm facing backward.
• Keep knees slightly bent, arm straight and wrist firm.
Finish
• Pull arm back and across upper body at shoulders height and end with
palm of hand facing forward.
• Keep head stationary and wrist firm.
• Avoid rotating upper body back and away from attachment site as arm
is pulled across front of body.
• Slowly return to starting position.
• Move body further away from attachment site if increased resistance is
desired.
SCAPULA ELEVATION
Repetition Sets
Times Per Day Times Per Week
Comments:
Start
• Stand with exercise arm positioned closest to
attachment site. Grasp Band and step on Band
with foot closest to attachment site.
• Straighten exercise arm and allow it to hang comfortably at side of body
with palm of hand facing backward.
• Keep knees slightly bent, wrist firm and elbow locked.
Finish
• Lift and elevate arm and shoulder up toward ear.
• Keep head stationary, arm straight and avoid bending upper torso away
from attachment site as shoulder is elevated.
• Slowly return to starting position.
• Modify placement of foot on Band if increased resistance is desired.
r OPTION: Above exercise may be upgraded by allowing elbow to
bend and perform an “upright row” movement following the “Elevation”
exercise.
SHOULDER D-2 PATTERN
Repetitions Sets
Times Per Day Times Per Week
Comments:
Start
• Stand with exercise arm positioned furthest
from, and body slightly behind attachment site.
• Grasp Band, straighten exercise arm and posi-
tion hand out in front of opposite side hip with
thumb facing down and back.
• Bend non-exercise arm and place hand on same hip.
• Keep knees slightly bent and wrist firm.
Finish
• Pull arm up, across and behind body in a diagonal pattern while rotat-
ing shoulder backward.
• End with Band across upper chest, arm straight and thumb pointing
backward.
• Keep head stationary and wrist firm.
• Avoid rotating upper torso in direction which exercise arm is moving.
• Slowly return to starting position.
• Move body further away from and behind attachment site if increased
resistance is desired.
FABRICATION ENTERPRISES, INC.
Post Office Box 1500
White Plains, NY 10602 USA
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
www.CanDoProducts.net
Fabrication
Enterprises
Incorporated
WARNING
• Contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reac-
tions.
• Avoid using Can-Do
®
Band in areas where the Band could
accidentally strike others.
• Read directions and follow exercise instructions at all times.
• Inspect the Band(s) before each exercise session for any
nicks or tears that may occur from continued use.
• Always check to see that the Band is securely attached
before any exercise is performed.
• Never tie multiple strength Bands together!
• Avoid looking directly at Band while performing exercises.
• Immediately consult your doctor or therapist if any discom-
fort is experienced while performing exercise(s).
Personal Exercise Chart
HOW TO GRIP
YOUR CAN-DO
®
BAND
• Make a loop and tie with a square knot.
or
• Grasp end with thumb and forefinger and wrap around hand.
DO NOT GRIP BAND WITH FINGERNAILS
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