Func step down touch – sideways exercise : How to do, Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Precautions

( Func step down touch – sideways )

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Name of exercise  Func step down touch – sideways
Other names of exercise Func step down touch – sideways
Description of exercise Func step down touch – sideways exercise is a lower body strengthening exercise that targets the glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps muscles. To perform this exercise, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and take a step to the side with one foot. As you step, lower your body by bending your knee and pushing your hips back, keeping your other leg straight. Touch the floor with your opposite hand and then push through your heel to return to the starting position. This exercise can be done for several repetitions on each side, helping to improve balance, stability, and overall lower body strength.
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
  • Stand on step.
  • Step down and sideways to left leading with left foot.
  • Touch heel to floor, return back to step.
  • Repeat.

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    Body Part Lumbar, Abdominal, Knee, Entire Body
    Type of Muscles Abdominal, Back, Quadriceps, Hamstring
    Category of Exercise Functional
    Type of Exercise AROM
    Body Position Standing
    Difficulty Level Medium
    Direction of Exercise Flextion
    Type of Action Abduction, Adduction, Extension, Flexion, Plantarflexion, Dorsiflexion, Eversion, Inversion

    Benefits of exercise

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

  • Improved coordination
  • Increased leg strength
  • Improved balance
  • Enhanced agility
  • Improved cardiovascular health
  • Increased flexibility
  • Improved reaction time
  • Reduced risk of injury
  • Improved overall body control
  • Increased calorie burn

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

    When to avoid this exercise

  • It is important to avoid the Func step down touch – sideways exercise if you have any pre-existing knee or ankle injuries. This exercise involves stepping down and touching the ground with one foot while keeping the other foot elevated on a step or platform. This movement can put a lot of strain on the knees and ankles, which can exacerbate any existing injuries. Additionally, if you have any balance issues, it is best to avoid this exercise as it requires good balance and stability. It is always important to listen to your body and avoid any exercises that cause pain or discomfort.

    • Precautions

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

  • Warm up properly before starting the exercise
  • Wear appropriate footwear for stability
  • Keep proper form and posture throughout the exercise
  • Avoid jerky or sudden movements
  • Start with a lower step height and gradually increase as you get comfortable
  • Keep the movement controlled and avoid swinging your arms for momentum
  • Do not lock your knees at any point during the exercise
  • Listen to your body and stop if you feel any pain or discomfort
  • Do not perform the exercise on a slippery or uneven surface
  • Keep a safe distance from any objects or walls to avoid injury.

    • Helpful in Diseases

  • List of diseases in which Step Down Touch
  • Sideways exercise is helpful:Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Sciatica
  • Bursitis
  • Tendinitis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Gout1Multiple sclerosis1
  • Parkinson’s disease1
  • Stroke1
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome1
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)1
  • Cardiovascular diseases1
  • Diabetes1
  • Obesity1
  • Metabolic syndrome20. Post-surgery rehabilitation.

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