Table 2.
Movement and body part | Exercise and instruction | |
Motor movements | ||
Back and torso | M1—back arch (back flexion/extension): “Arch your back forward and backward.” | |
M2—back twist (back vertical rotation): “Twist your torso with your head up. Grip steering wheel for extra support.” | ||
M3—side stretch (lateral back flexion/extension): “Stretch your back side to side.” | ||
Head and neck | M4—head turn (head rotation): “Turn your head as if you were checking your blind spots.” | |
M5—head bend (head flexion/extension): “Imagine a pigeon head nodding.” | ||
Shoulder | M6—shoulder lift (shoulder elevation/depression): “Lift and then let drop your shoulders as if you were shrugging.” | |
M7—shoulder join (shoulder abduction/adduction): “Join your shoulder blades—could be similar (but not identical) to arching back.” | ||
Hip | M8—hip sway (hip elevation/depression): “Sway your hips left and right, similar to a dance move.” | |
Breathing exercises | M9—deep breathing: “Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds.” |
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M10—dragon’s breath: “Two vigorous short inhales + one long exhale.” | ||
Visualization, breathing, and posture exercises | M11—deep sigh: “Imagine you have completed a complex task and do a deep sigh (Ahhhh...).” | |
M12—loose neck: “Imagine the neck hanging free (such as a bobble head). Move head in all directions so that the back can lengthen and widen.” |