AK/BK seated weight shift exercise : How to do, Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Precautions

( AK/BK seated weight shift )

View Report

–

Name of exercise  AROM AK/BK sit weight shift/balance
Other names of exercise AK/BK seated weight shift
Description of exercise AK/BK seated weight shift exercise is a physical therapy exercise that focuses on improving balance and stability in individuals with above or below knee amputations. It involves sitting on a stable surface with the residual limb resting on a foam pad or rolled towel. The individual then shifts their weight from side to side, using their core muscles and remaining limb to maintain balance. This exercise helps to improve weight bearing and weight shifting abilities, which are essential for activities such as standing, walking, and transferring. It also helps to strengthen the muscles in the residual limb and improve overall body awareness and control. Regular practice of this exercise can lead to improved functional abilities and increased independence for individuals with amputations.
Do each time for how long Do this for 10 times, or do as many times instructed by your doctor.
Do daily for how many time Do daily two times, or do as per instructed by your doctor.
Do for how many days Do for two to three weeks, or do upto days told by your doctor.
How to do exercise
  • Sit tall on a stool or firm chair.
  • Place hands on shoulders, lean forward and backward.
  • Then raise arms out from side, and lean side to side.

    • –

    Video Tutorial

     

    Body Part Chest, Lumbar, Abdominal, Hip
    Type of Muscles Abdominal, Back
    Category of Exercise __
    Type of Exercise AROM
    Body Position Sitting
    Difficulty Level High
    Direction of Exercise Flextion, Extenstion, Side Bend
    Type of Action Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Adduction

    Benefits of exercise

    According to scientific research, this exercise helps in the body per below(ME/1)

  • Improved balance
  • Increased muscle strength
  • Better mobility
  • Enhanced stability
  • Improved coordination
  • Increased flexibility
  • Improved posture
  • Reduced risk of falls
  • Improved functional abilities
  • Increased bone density

    •  

    Contents hide
    1 Benefits of exercise
    2 When to avoid this exercise
    3 Precautions
    4 Helpful in Diseases

    When to avoid this exercise

  • The AK/BK seated weight shift exercise should be avoided if the individual has any current injuries or pain in their residual limb or back. It should also be avoided if the individual has any open wounds or skin irritations on their residual limb. If the individual experiences dizziness or lightheadedness while performing the exercise, it should be stopped immediately. Additionally, the exercise should not be performed if the individual is not medically cleared to do so by their healthcare provider. It is important to always listen to your body and not push yourself beyond your limits, as this can lead to further injury or discomfort.

    • Precautions

    As per several scientific studies, some precautions need to be taken while doing this exercise such as(ME/2)

  • Progress by holding arms at sides.

    • Helpful in Diseases

  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Stroke

    •  

    Frequently asked questions

     

    */ – *./ – *../ – *../ – *…/ – *…./ – *…../ – *……/ – *……./ – *……../ – *………/ – *………./ – *………../ – *…………/ – *…………./ – *…………../ – *……………/ – *……………./ – *……………../ – *………………/ – *………………./ – *………………../ – *…………………/ – *…………………./ – *…………………../ – *……………………/

    View Report

    Related Content

    * – *. – *.. – *.. – *… – *…. – *….. – *…… – *……. – *…….. – *……… – *………. – *……….. – *………… – *…………. – *………….. – *…………… –

    Previous articleBK tall kneel/walk exercise : How to do, Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Precautions
    Next articleAK/BK advanced balance exercise : How to do, Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Precautions

    RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR