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Mobility Exercises You Can Do In Bed

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 12, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Mobility Exercise Routines

This is a mobility exercise routine that most can comfortably do while in bed.

Begin with ankle circles while supine, clockwise and counter-clockwise. Follow this up by alternating between plantar flexion and dorsiflexion. Read more about Mobility Exercises You Can Do In Bed

 

Gentle Rolling and Deck Squats to Improve Spinal Mobility, Core Strength, and Balance

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 01, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Balance & Agility Exercises

If your circumstances are such that tumbling on foam flooring isn't possible, I would suggest making use of a mattress or even a stack of gym mats that gives you about 6 to 8 inches of stable cushioning. Read more about Gentle Rolling and Deck Squats to Improve Spinal Mobility, Core Strength, and Balance

 

Indian Club Exercises for Improved Shoulder and Spinal Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 25, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Indian clubs are incredibly useful for improving shoulder and spinal mobility. They come in a variety of materials and weights. When first starting with them, whether you have limitations or not, it's generally wise to begin with the lightest clubs you can find. I suggest starting with 1-pound clubs and gradually working up to 2 or 3 pound clubs only if you feel that your shoulders can use more weight. The maximum weight that I find I need for an excellent shoulder workout is 5 pounds. In this video, I am using 3-pound wooden clubs. Read more about Indian Club Exercises for Improved Shoulder and Spinal Mobility

 

Mobility Exercise to Release a Chronically Tight Shoulder

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 11, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

One of the oft-overlooked elements of releasing a chronically tight shoulder is shortened muscles and tendons in the posterior shoulder region.

The specific tendons and muscles that tend to be short in those with chronic shoulder tightness and impingement are:

Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Posterior deltoid Read more about Mobility Exercise to Release a Chronically Tight Shoulder

 

Mobility Exercises for Shoulder Impingement

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 08, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Start with arm circles. Ideally, you want to keep your shoulder blades (scapulae) squeezed together as you take your shoulders through small, controlled circles, forward and backward.

Proceed to Cow-Cat to mobilize your spine and scapulae. Alternate between flexion and extension of your spine, focusing on controlled movement throughout. Read more about Mobility Exercises for Shoulder Impingement

 

A Simple Technique to Open Up Stiff Hips

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 06, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Hip Mobility Exercises

A number of people who have gone through other videos that I've done on hip mobility have mentioned feeling restricted deep within their hip joints while trying to rotate their hips.

This video demonstrates a technique that can help restore joint mobility while lengthening shortened muscles and tendons that inhibit natural range of motion. Read more about A Simple Technique to Open Up Stiff Hips

 

Mobility Routine to Treat Wrist Pain and Stiffness

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 10, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Elbow & Wrist Mobility Exercises

When circumstances don't allow you to get down on the ground to work on wrist mobility, you can do many simple mobility exercises to improve your wrist health and strength while leaning against a wall. Read more about Mobility Routine to Treat Wrist Pain and Stiffness

 

Posterior and Anterior Pelvic Tilt for Improved Core Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 06, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

Learning to hold the pelvis and lower back in posterior and anterior pelvic tilt positions is highly beneficial to improving core strength.

You can hold posterior and anterior pelvic tilt positions while lying prone, while on all fours, and while in plank position. Read more about Posterior and Anterior Pelvic Tilt for Improved Core Strength

 

Seated Pike Pulses for Hip Flexor and Core Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 06, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

Excellent for developing hip flexor strength, seated pike pulses are done while seated, legs together and straight out in front on the ground, toes pointed, hands on either side of of the ground beside your legs for support, and then lifting your feet off the ground and pulsing up and down to whatever degree you can. Read more about Seated Pike Pulses for Hip Flexor and Core Strength

 

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