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Postural Self Help For the Daily Grind
Aim: To explore ‘the daily grind’ and select the appropriate self help techniques
Objective: To know the impact of daily posture on the Neck
To assess the need for self help
Introduction to Daily Postural Grind
What are the self help techniques?
Computer Neck
Assess the need for Self Help
Select an Appropriate Exercise
AREAS
AFFECTED
WRIST 33%
NECK 53%
SHOULDER 38%
LOWER BACK
63%
Explain what happens….
DemonstrationPostural Assessment of Neck: Look for Forward Head Posture Assess Side bending Range of Motion Assess Range of Motion looking to floor Assess Rotation Range of Motion
Group Activity Pair Up and assess neck posture Use Handout (a) for Assessment of Partner Use Handout (b) to determine appropriate exercise Diversity in Posture and Habits
Neck Stretch Assessment
1. Forward Posture
2. Neck Tilt (side to side)
3. Neck Tilt (forward)
4. Neck Rotation
VARIATIONS
a. Active Resistedb. Add Hands to increase
stretchc. Add hands to increase
stretchd. 180 degrees with flexion
Basic and More Advanced Exercise