Reaching sideway past midline sitting exercise : How to do, Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Precautions

( Reaching sideway past midline sitting )

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Name of exercise  Reaching sideway past midline sitting
Other names of exercise Reaching sideway past midline sitting
Description of exercise Reaching sideway past midline sitting exercise is a simple yet effective movement that helps improve flexibility, balance, and coordination. It involves sitting in a cross-legged position and reaching one arm across the body to touch the floor on the opposite side. This movement requires the use of core muscles and engages the upper body, including the arms, shoulders, and back. By reaching past the midline, this exercise also helps to stretch and strengthen the muscles on the sides of the body. Regularly performing this exercise can help individuals of all ages to maintain a healthy range of motion, prevent injuries, and improve overall physical fitness.
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
  • Begin with child in a sitting position. Provide trunk support.
  • Provide toys placed to the side of child and encourage them to reach with opposite arm across their body, pick up toy and move it to the other side while using the same arm.
  • Help child to reach by guiding their arm to the toys.

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    Video Tutorial

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRBVPar4skk%26vl=en

     

    Body Part Lumbar, Abdominal, Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist, Hand
    Type of Muscles Abdominal, Back, Deltoid, Biceps, Triceps
    Category of Exercise Infant (Pedia)
    Type of Exercise __
    Body Position Sitting
    Difficulty Level Medium
    Direction of Exercise Flextion, Extenstion
    Type of Action Abduction, Circumduction, Extension

    Benefits of exercise

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

  • Improved flexibility
  • Increased range of motion
  • Improved posture
  • Strengthened core muscles
  • Improved balance
  • Increased coordination
  • Reduced risk of injury
  • Improved sports performance
  • Improved overall physical function
  • Improved body awareness

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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

  • The Reaching sideway past midline sitting exercise should be avoided in certain situations to prevent potential injury or discomfort. This exercise involves reaching one arm across the body towards the opposite side, which can put strain on the muscles and joints if not performed correctly. It is important to avoid this exercise if you have any existing shoulder, neck, or back injuries as it can exacerbate these conditions. Additionally, if you experience any pain or discomfort while performing this exercise, it is best to stop and consult with a healthcare professional. It is also advisable to avoid this exercise if you have limited mobility or balance issues, as it may increase the risk of falls.

    • Precautions

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

  • You may also have child reach for rings on one side and place rings on post on the other side. Another idea is to have them pick up pieces of a puzzle on the left and place them on a board on the right.

    • Helpful in Diseases

  • cerebral palsy
  • stroke
  • muscular dystrophy
  • spinal cord injury
  • multiple sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • traumatic brain injury
  • motor neuron disease
  • spinal muscular atrophy

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