Physical therapy

Stretching and Moving

Lessons (14)

  • In this lesson, we will introduce looking at what stretching is. The video includes a demonstration of a gentle stretch in sitting to try with options to simplify in lying or extend the stretch slightly further.

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  • In this lesson, we will be looking at the benefits of stretching with reasons why it is important. The activity will focus on an upper body stretch with options to simplify or extend the stretch.

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  • In this lesson, we will look at the types of stretching and a guide to basic technique when doing some stretches, with some points to remember. The stretch demonstrated will be for your quadricep muscles on the front of your leg with options to extend or simplify the stretch.

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  • In this lesson, we will revisit why stretching is important, with a focus on your neck area. The video includes a demonstration of some stretches to try with ways to simplify or extend the stretch as well.

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  • In this lesson we will revisit why stretching is important, with a focus on your shoulder area. The video includes a demonstration of a stretch to try with ways to simplify or extend the stretch as well.

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  • In this lesson we will revisit why stretching is important, with a focus on your arms. The video includes a demonstration of a stretch to try with ways to simplify or extend the stretch as well.

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  • In this lesson we will revisit why stretching is important, with a focus on your wrists. The video includes a demonstration of a stretch to try, with ways to simplify or extend the stretch as well.

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  • In this lesson we will revisit why stretching is important, with a focus on your upper back. The video includes a demonstration of a stretch to try with ways to simplify or extend the stretch as well.

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  • In this lesson we will revisit why stretching is important, with a focus on your middle back. The video includes a demonstration of a stretch to try with ways to simplify or extend the stretch as well.

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  • In this lesson, we will revisit why stretching is important, with a focus on your lower back. The video includes a demonstration of a stretch to try with ways to simplify or extend the stretch as well.

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  • In this lesson, we will revisit why stretching is important, with a focus on your hips. The video includes a demonstration of a stretch to try with ways to simplify or extend the stretch as well.

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  • In this lesson, we will revisit why stretching is important, with a focus on your knees. The video includes a demonstration of a hamstring stretch to try with ways to simplify or extend the stretch as well.

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  • In this lesson, we will revisit why stretching is important, with a focus on your ankles. The video includes a demonstration of a calf stretch to try with ways to simplify or extend the stretch as well.

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  • In this lesson, we will summarise our learning around stretching, with a whole body stretch to try to finish the unit and with options of how to simplify or extend the activity.

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