Threading the needle

Physiotherapy

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threading the needle exercises.

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Go into a crawling position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees and hips at 90 degrees (Fig A).

From crawling position one arm is lifted whilst rotating the trunk - looking at the arm throughout the movement

Lift one arm to the side and up to the ceiling as you rotate your trunk, looking at your arm throughout the movement (Fig B).

Back of hand is placed on the floor — Fig C.

hand and arm have rotated to the opposite side — Fig C.

Lower the arm and place the back of your hand onto the floor and slide it along the floor under your body rotating towards the opposite side (keep both elbows relaxed) (Figs C and D).

Look towards the direction of movement.

Hold and repeat as directed by your physiotherapist.

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