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PHYSICAL THERAPY
Karen Hunter, PT, C/NDT
201-961-6335
khunter@usrschoolsk8.comUpper Extremity Strengthening Activities
1) Forward pass
2) Ribbon sticks making big circles with arms
3) Basketball ball
4) Working with arms overhead
a) easel work
b) fingerpaint in bathtub on tile
c) paint brush with water on side of house
5) Making big rainbows with sidewalk chalk in driveway
6) Wheelbarrow walking
7) Playing catch
8) Carrying heavy objects ie. Grocery bags
9) Climbing and hanging from playground equipment
10) Sweeping the driveway with a push broom
11) Hockey with a playground or therapy ball
12) Raking leaves
13) Sweeping the driveway with a push broomPelvic Girdle Strengthening Activities
1) Kneeling and half kneeling at coffee table 2) Kneeling and half kneeling pushing largeCore Strengthening Activities- Hold for count of 10 to start, progress to 20
1) Lie on belly and fly like superman 2) Lie on back, bring knees into chest, lift head and shoulders off floor
3) Crab position
4) Hands and knees position - lift one leg out straight behind you, then switch