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supine proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation diagonal two flexion pattern - beginner Upper Body exercise
  • Upper Body
  • beginner

supine proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation diagonal two flexion pattern

lying supine, elevate arm diagonally overhead from opposite hip to same side, extending elbow with palm up

Starting position
supine, crook-lying
Joints
shoulder, elbow
Muscles
deltoid, triceps, rotator cuff, biceps, trapezius
Equipment
dumbbell
Goal
postural correction, coordination, mobility
Type
isotonic concentric, resisted, isotonic eccentric

How it is done

Lie on the back with feet on the floor and knees bend to 90 degrees, excercising hand near to the opposite hip with elbow bend and holding dumbbell. Elevate the arm overhead diagonally on the same side of arm while elbow straighten and palm facing towards ceiling. lower the arm, bending the elbow to starting position. Repeat.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.