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