All photos taken courtesy of Herongate Leisure centre Hungerford Exercise programs written by Victoria Kerr Davies Photography Cayford Media All exercises to be performed smoothly and slowly without pain. Walking: Repeat each exercise x2 Forwards and backwards with tummy tightened and hands on or out of the water stretch up tall. Walk from side to […]
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What is the pelvic floor and why does it become weak? The pelvic floor is a complex layer of muscles and ligaments which stretches like a hammock from the pubic bone at the front of your pelvis to the coccyx at the bottom your spine. The pelvic floor has several functions: it supports your pelvic
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Pelvic Floor exercises for Men The pelvic floor is a complex layer of muscles and ligaments which stretches like a hammock from the pubic bone at the front of your pelvis to the coccyx at the bottom your spine. A man’s pelvic floor supports his bladder and bowel. The urethra (waterpipe) and the rectum (back
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POOL EXERCISES FOR SHOULDERS. All photos taken courtesy of Herongate Leisure centre Hungerford Exercise programs written by Victoria Kerr Davies Photography Cayford Media Stand, sit on step or kneel in deep enough water so that it laps over your shoulders. Keeping your shoulders under the water, perform the exercises below slowly and smoothly, always maintaining
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ADVANCED POST-OP POOL EXERCISES FOR HIP: 6 -12 WEEKS POST OPERATION. All photos taken courtesy of Herongate Leisure centre Hungerford Exercise programs written by Victoria Kerr Davies Photography Cayford Media Buy yourself some ankle cuffs for these resisted exercises. Enter the pool, sit on a suitable step and put on your ankle cuffs, one around
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Hydrotherapy for THR 4-6 weeks post op All photos taken courtesy of Herongate Leisure centre Hungerford Exercise programs written by Victoria Kerr Davies Photography Cayford Media WARM UP: Walk Forwards, Backwards and Sideways across the pool with even size steps 2 in each direction Do not use your hands. Then Walk forwards stretching out with
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General Pool Exercises All photos taken courtesy of Herongate Leisure centre Hungerford Exercise programs written by Victoria Kerr Davies Photography Cayford Media ALL EXERCISES TO BE PERFORMED WITH CONTROL Warm up: Walking with your hands resting on the water forwards, backwards and sideways across pool x 2 each direction. Then hands out of the water:
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Foot and Ankle Exercises All photos taken courtesy of Herongate Leisure centre Hungerford Exercise programs written by Victoria Kerr Davies Photography Cayford Media All exercises to be repeated x 10 and to be performed smoothly and evenly. Walking Forwards backwards and sideways across the pool without using your hands. Make sure you have even strides.
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Thoracic Spine Exercises All photos taken courtesy of Herongate Leisure centre Hungerford Exercise programs written by Victoria Kerr Davies Photography Cayford Media Standing in water up to chest level. Dumbbells or bottles can be used for added resistance. Warm up by marching across the pool forwards, backwards and sideways swinging your arms. Repeat x 2
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Benefits of Exercise Physical exercise in Adults Keep Fit- How much exercise should I do Benefits of Exercise Walking- The benefits Walking even once a week Nordic walking Keep your bones strong Hydrotherapy and Aquatherapy Swiss ball exercises Chair exercises Balance exercises Exercises standing with support Rowing machine Static bike Pilates Yoga Zumba Tai chi
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