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Orthopedic
Neck Shoulder Hand/Wrist Elbow Thoracic Back	Knee Total Knee Hip Total Hip Ankle/Foot

Mobility

Sitting
Sitting to Standing
Gait
Balance

Health Promotion

Circulation
Flexibility
Posture
Breathing
Strength Building

Special Conditions

Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Lower Extremity Amputee
Parkinson
Stroke

Geriatric Tip Sheets

Orthopedic

Neck

Strength - Neck Extension (Isometric) Stretch - Suboccipital (Axial Extension) Strength - Rhomboid / Mid Trapezius (Shoulder Retraction) ROM / Stretch - Neck Flexion Stretch / ROM - Side Benders (Lateral Flexion) Stretch / ROM - Neck Rotation Strength - Upper Trapezius Strength - Upper / Mid Trapezius / Rhomboid / Levator Range of Motion Flexion (Isometric)		Extension (Isometric) Lateral Flexion (Isometric) Rotation (Isometric) Stretch - Scalene Stretch - Upper Trapezius Stretch - Levator Stretch - Pectorals Strength - Neck Flexors / Extensors / Rotators / Side Benders (Isometric) Neck Care Tips
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Shoulder

ROM - Upper Trapezius ROM - Pectorals / Upper Trapezius / Rhomboid ROM - Small: Rolls ROM - Total: Circles ROM - Total: Side Circles ROM - Total: Flexion ROM - Total: External / Internal Rotation ROM - Total: Scapular To & Fro Stretch - Mid Trapezius / Rhomboid Strength - Trapezius / Rhomboid / Levator Stretch - Deltoids / Mid Trapezius Strength - Rhomboid / Mid Trapezius Strength - Triceps / Stretch -Pectorals Stretch - Shoulder Capsule Stretch - Shoulder Capsule Strength - Deltoids (Isometric) Strength - Pectorals / Anterior Deltoid (Isometric) Stretch - Anterior Capsule Humeral Head Depression Contract Relax: External Rotation		Weight Exercises: Abduction Weight Exercises: Flexion Cane Exercises: Abduction Cane Exercises: Extension Cane Exercises: Extension / Internal Rotation Cane Exercises: External Rotation Cane Exercises: Abduction / Adduction Cane Exercises: Flexion Chair Shoulder Distraction Strength - Supraspinatus: Empty Can Rowing (Resistive Band) Standing Arcs: Flexion (90°) Standing Arcs: Abduction (180°) Standing Arcs: Abduction (90°) Stretch - External Rotation (Table) Internal Rotation (Isometric) External Rotation (Isometric) Strength - Extension (Isometric) Strength - Flexion (Isometric) Shoulder Care Tips
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Hand / Wrist

ROM - Wrist Flexion / Extension ROM - Wrist Radial Ulnar Deviation Stretch - Wrist Flexion (Isometric) ROM - Forearm - Pronation / Supination ROM - Wrist Wriggles ROM - Wrist Circles ROM - Thumb Abduction / Adduction ROM - Finger Flexion / Extension ROM - Wrist Flexion / Extension ROM - Finger Abduction / Adduction ROM - Finger / Hand Finger Opposition ROM - Thumb ROM - Finger Flexion ROM - Finger Flexion		ROM - Thumb Flexion / Extension Stretch - Wrist Stretch - Wrist Strength - Finger Presses Stretch - Finger Wrist Flexion (Passive) Ulnar Deviation (Isometric) Radial Deviation (Isometric) Supination (Isometric) Flexion (Isometric) Extension (Isometric) Strength - Finger (Resistive) Strength - Pronation / Supination Strength - Extension Strength - Flexion Hand/Wrist Care Tips
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Elbow

Flexion & Strength - Biceps Extension & Strength - Triceps ROM - Flexion ROM - Extension Strength - Flexion		Strength - Flexion / Extension ROM - Flexion Extension PROM - Flexion Elbow Care Tips
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Thoracic

Dynamic Breathing Stretch - Cervical / Thoracic ROM - Spine Extension (A) ROM - Spine Extension (B) Stretch - Thoracic Extension / Pectoral Stretch ROM - Side Stretches ROM - Rotation		Stretch ROM - Side Bends Stretch - Supine Extension Stretch - Vertebral Strength - Latissimus (Tubing Row) Strength - Triceps / Latissimus (Tubing Pull for Extension) Stretch - Lateral Shoulder Thoracic Care Tips
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Back

Stretch / Flexion - Gluteals / Low Back Stretch / Flexion - Gluteals / Low Back Strength - Abdominals Strength - Abdominals / Gluteals Strength - Abdominals / Shoulder (Lumbar Stabilization) Strength - Abdominals / Shoulder (Flexion) Strength - Abdominals / Thigh Muscles (Lower Extremity - Flexion) Stretch - Mobilization - Low Back Extension Extension - Prone Relaxation		ROM / Stretch - Back Extension Stretch / Strength - Back Extension ROM - Low Back Extension Strength - Low Back Extension Stretch - Lumbar / Hip Stretch - Sacroiliac Stretch - Sidelying Lumbar Stretch - Piriformis Back Care Tips
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Knee

Extension / Strength - Quadriceps Flexion / Strength - Quadriceps ROM - Knee Stretches ROM - Prone Knee Stretches Strength - Hamstrings (Prone Heel-to-Buttocks Stretches) Strength - Hip Flexion / Quadriceps Strength - Quadriceps Strength - Hip Adduction (Isometric)		Strength - Quadriceps Stretch - Quadriceps Stretch - Hamstring Strength - Hamstring Mini-Squat (VMO) Pillow Squeeze (VMO) ROM - Heel Prop Knee Care Tips
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Total Knee

ROM - Ankle Strength - Quadriceps (Isometric) Strength - Hamstrings (Isometric) Strength - Quadriceps with Hip Flexion Strength - Quadriceps with Hip Flexion ROM - Knee Stretch - Hamstrings ROM - Knee Flexion Strength - Hamstrings with Knee Flexion		Strength - Hamstrings / Gluteals with Hip / Knee Flexion Strength - Quadriceps with Hip Flexion Strength - Hip Abduction Strength - Hip Adduction Strength - Quadriceps Range of Motion ROM - Sitting Knee Flexion ROM - Sitting Knee Flexion ROM - Sitting Knee Flexion
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Hip

Stretch - Gluteals / Low Back Stretch - Piriformis / Hip External Rotation Stretch - Hip Adduction ROM - Hip Internal / External Rotation Stretch / ROM ROM / Stretch - Trunk Rotation ROM / Stretch - Hip Strength - Gluteals Strength - Hip Abduction		Strength - Hip Flexion Stretch - Hip Flexion Strength - Gastroc Long Axis Distraction (Passive) Stretch - Iliotibial Band (Supine) Stretch - Iliotibial Band Bridging Bridging (Single Leg) Hip Care Tips
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Total Hip

Strength - Quadriceps Strength - Gluteals Strength - Quadriceps ROM - Ankle Range of Motion Stretch / ROM Strength - Abduction Strength - Internal / External Rotation ROM - Shoulder		Strength - Biceps / Triceps Strength - Finger Flexion Strength - Triceps / Quadriceps Strength - Abduction Strength - Gluteals Strength - Hamstrings with Knee Flexion Strength - Hip Flexion Strength - Hip Abduction Strength - Gluteals
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Ankle / Foot

AROM - Toe Flexion AROM - Interossei PROM (Stretch) - Toe Flexion / Extension (Passive) AROM - Ankle Dorsi / Plantar Flexion AROM - Ankle Inversion / Eversion (Side Bends) AROM - Ankle Inversion / Eversion & Dorsi / Plantar Flexion (Circumduction) Strength - Ankle Plantar / Dorsiflexion Strength - Intrinsics (Muscles of Arch) Strength - Ankle Inversion / Eversion		Stretch - Plantar Fascia Stretch - Soleus Stretch - Gastroc Strength - Dorsiflexion Strength - Eversion (Isometric) Strength - Eversion (Resistive) Strength - Inversion (Resistive) Strength - Plantar Flexion (Resistive) Strength - Dorsiflexion (Resistive) Strength - Inversion (Isometric)
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Mobility

Sitting

Strength - Hamstrings / Quadriceps Strength - Gluteals / Adductors Strength - Triceps / Gluteals Stretch - Lateral Trunk Strength - Quadriceps Strength - Hip Flexion		Strength - Lumbar Extension Stretch - Suboccipital (Axial Extension) Strength - Upper Trapezius ROM - Shoulders Strength - Dorsi / Plantar Flexion
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Sitting to Standing

Breathing Breathing ROM - Trunk Strength - Hip Extension Strength - Triceps		Strength - Quadriceps Strength - Toe Extension / ROM - Plantar Flexion ROM - Trunk Stretch - Shoulder
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Gait

Strength - Ankle Dorsi / Plantar Flexion Stretch - Gastroc Strength - Hip Flexion / Extension Strength - Hip Abduction Strength - Hip Extension ROM - Hip Flexion / Extension & Abduction / Adduction ROM / Stretch - Hip Internal / External Rotation & Low Back Rotation Strength - Ankle Dorsi / Plantar Flexion		Proprioception Proprioception / Coordination Big Step Stretch - Hip Adduction & Internal Rotation Proprioception - Trunk Weight Shift Arm Swings Knee Straighteners
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Balance

ROM / Stretch - Low Back / Gluteals Abdominals / Back Extension Strength - Ankle Dorsi / Plantar Flexion Stretch - Gastroc Proprioception - One-Legged Stands Proprioception - One-Legged Stands Eyes Closed Proprioception - Toe Stands Proprioception - Heel Stands Proprioception - Head Tilts Proprioception - Head Tilts Up and Down Proprioception - Two-Legged Standing Rotation		Proprioception - Head Motion Proprioception - Eye Motion Proprioception - Grapevine Proprioception - High Stepping Walking Head Turns Walking Figure Eights Semi Tandem Standing Tandem Standing Balance / Proprioception Strength - Thigh / leg Musculature Strength - Low Back / Abdominals
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Health Promotion

Circulation

Hand Warmers: A Hand Warmers: B Hand Warmers: C Ankle Warmers: A ROM - Ankle Warmers: B Strength - Hip Flexion Strength - Hip Flexion / Extension Strength - Hip Abduction / Adduction ROM / Stretch - Spinal Side Benders		ROM - Horizontal Abduction / Adduction Arm Massage Leg Massage Chest Massage ROM - Shoulder Flexion ROM - Ankle Plantar / Dorsiflexion Strength - Ankle Plantar / Dorsiflexion Circulation Tips
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Flexibility

Stretch - Neck Extension / Flexion Stretch - Neck Side Bends / Flexion Stretch - Trapezius Stretch - Levator Shoulder Stretch - Shoulder Flexion / Extension Stretch - Trunk Side Bends Stretch - Thoracic Rotation Stretch - Neck / Thoracic Extension Stretch - Hamstring / Low Back Extension Stretch - Gluteals Stretch - Thoracic / Lumbar		Stretch - Hamstring / Low Back Extension Stretch - Hip Flexion Stretch - Gastroc Stretch - Shoulder Extension AROM / Stretch - Ankle Muscles Stretch - Low Back / Thoracic / Neck Stretch - Hip / Low Back Rotation Stretch - Full Body Stretch - Hamstring Stretch - Piriformis / Gluteals Flexibility Tips 1 & 2
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Posture

Stretch - Neck ROM - Neck ROM - Neck Strength - Upper Trapezius Strength - Scapular Protraction / Retraction Strength - Scapular Protraction / Retraction Strength - Rhomboid		Stretch - Trunk Strength - Abdominals Stretch - Lumbar Strength - Gluteals ROM - Shoulder Proprioception / Strength - Plantar Flexion Strength - Back Extension Strength - Scapular Retractor Posture Tips
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Breathing

Quick Test Deep Effective Breaths Stretch - Shoulder Girdle Intercostals Shoulder Protraction / Retraction		Heavyweight Breathing Posture Awareness Pursed Lip Breathing Breathing Tips
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Strength Building

Strength - Biceps Strength - Triceps Strength - Anterior Deltoids / Biceps Strength - Finger Flexion Strength - Pectorals / Triceps Strength - Abdominals		Strength - Quadriceps Strength - Quadriceps/Gluteals Strength - Gastroc Strength - Abdominals Strength - Pubococcygeus Muscle Strength Training Tips
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Special Conditions

Osteoporosis

Strength - Thoracic / Lumbar Extension Strength - Rhomboid Stretch - Suboccipital (Axial Extension) Stretch - Shoulder Retraction Stretch - Shoulder Flexion Stretch - Thoracic / Lumbar Extension Strength - Gluteals (Isometric) Strength - Quadriceps		Strength - Gastroc Stretch - Gastroc Strength - Triceps Stretch - Corner Stretch - Body Extender (Arms Down) Strength - Trunk / Lateral Shoulder Muscles & Pectorals Strength - Trunk / Forearm / Shoulder Muscles
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Arthritis

Deep Breathing AROM - Suboccipital Muscles (Axial Extension) AROM - Neck Muscles AROM - Upper Trapezius / Rhomboid / Levator / Scapulae / Mid Trapezius AROM - Finger Flexion & Extension AROM - Wrist Flexion & Extension AROM - Forearm Supination & Pronation AROM - Biceps (Elbow Flexion) AROM - Shoulder Flexion (Deltoids & Biceps)		AROM - Shoulder Horizontal Abductors / Retractors AROM - Spinal Side Bender Muscles AROM - Spinal Rotation AROM - Spinal Extension AROM / Strength - Quadriceps ROM / Strength - Hip Abduction / Adduction Strength - Gluteals AROM - Ankle Dorsi / Plantar Flexion AROM - Toe Flexion
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Lower Extremity Amputee

AROM - Trunk Extension AROM - Quadriceps Extension Hip Flexion (Active / Resistant) Trunk Extension (Isometric) Strength - Abdominals (Isometric) Strength - Hip Extension (Isometric) Strength - Hip Adduction (Isometric)		Strength - Hip Adduction (Isometric) Strength - Gluteals (Isometric) Stretch / Strength - Full Body (Isometric) Strength - Gluteals Strength - Gluteals / Abdominals ROM - Hip Abduction Stretch - Hip Flexion
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Parkinson

Deep Breathing Stretch - Suboccipital (Axial Extension) ROM - Knee / Ankle / Foot Stretch - Lumbar / Hip ROM - Hip / Knee / Ankle Strength - Hip Flexion Strength - Dorsiflexion Balance / Proprioception - The Grapevine Standing Rocks Standing Side Rocks ROM - Trunk ROM - Hand / Wrist		ROM - Finger Opposition ROM - Neck ROM - Neck Strength - Upper Trapezius Face Exercises Face Exercises More Face Exercises More Face Exercises Anterior Pelvic Tilt (Supine) Strength - Gluteals / Quads / Trunk / Triceps Postural Strength ROM - Trunk (Supine)
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Stroke

Strength - Hip / Knee Flexion Strength - Rhomboid / Pectorals Strength - Lateral Neck Flexion Balance / Proprioception Balance / Proprioception Balance / Proprioception Balance / Proprioception Strength - Quadriceps ROM - Ankle Strength - Gluteals (Isometric) Stregnth - Quadriceps ROM - Hip Adduction Sitting Weight Shift Strength - Quadriceps Strength - Quadriceps / Gluteals Strength - Hip Abduction ROM - Upper Extremity Reach		ROM - Supine Reach ROM - Supine Reach (Advanced) ROM - Scapulo-Humeral (Standing) Weight Bearing Hand Sit Strength - Scapular Stabilizer Strength - Scapular Stabilizer (Advanced) Strength - Wrist Extension Coordination Strength - Forearm Supination / Pronation Arm Movements (Supported) Weight Shift - Involved Side Weight Shift - Forward Upper Body: Scapulas Weight Shift - Forward Upper Body Weight Shift - Forward Upper Body(Advanced) Coordination - Lower Extremity Strength - Hip Flexors
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Tip Sheets

Orthopedic

Back Care Tips Total Knee Tips Foot Care Tips		Total Hip Tips Total Hip Protocol
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Mobility

TRANSFER - One-Sided Involvement Overview

Wheelchair to Tub - Lower Extremity Amputee
Wheelchair to Tub - Weakness or Disability
Wheelchair to Car - Unassisted / Assisted
Wheelchair to Bed - Unassisted / Sliding Board
Wheelchair to Toilet - Unassisted / Assisted

BED MOBILITY BASICS - Exercise Routine

#1 - Getting Up form Lying Position
#2 - Moving from Sitting to Lying
#3 - How to Roll

SITTING SUGGESTIONS

GAIT TIPS

BALANCE

Health Promotion

Daily Health Break Exercise Routines Relaxation and Stress Helpful Thoughts About Stress		Progressive Neuromuscular Relaxation Deep Breathing
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Special Conditions

Osteoporosis Stroke Pointers Parkinson		Arthritis Hints for Lower Extremity Amputee
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