Theracane techniques

STRETCH YOUR MUSCLES BEFORE & AFTER USING THE CANE.

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Chest & Abdomen
(figs. 1 & 2)

Hips & Ribs (figs. 3 & 4)

FOR HIPS: Stabilize firmly against back of chair.Lean into ball for pressure.
(fig. 3) Sit sideways in chair.

FOR RIBS: Left arm is wrapped around hook. (fig. 4) Push Left art inward and back & forth to apply pressure.

Buttocks (figs. 5 & 5A)

Cane is tilted up for leverage. To adjust position raise or lower Right arm.

Vary hand grip. (fig. 5A) Lean Left buttock back and into the ball. Hold Right hand and arm against Right leg at all times.

ARMS

NOTE: For these exercises, each ball is numbered as shown.

(see figure A)

FOR ALL ARM POSITIONS
(figures 1 - 4)

Stabilize Cane securely on legs.

Lean into or against the ball for pressure.

Shift body weight into ball for added pressure.

CONCENTRATED PRESSURE WILL GIVE THE BEST RESULTS.

LEGS

NOTE:

For these exercises, each ball is numbered as shown.

(see figure A)

Cane fits over legs - push legs outward for pressure.
Slide Right hand back & forth to locate points & then up & down for cross friction massage.

TOP OF LEGS (fig. 2) Sit sideways in chair. Loop Cane around Left leg. Push Right hands downward for pressure. Position left leg slightly forward to stabilize.

FOR ALL LEG POSITIONS
(figs. 3-3A) Position Cane kitty corner on seat of chair.

BACK OF LEGS (fig. 4) Move leg side to side for cross friction massage.

LOWER LEGS (figs. 5-7) Pull Left arm back to apply pressure.
Tilt Cane upward for leverage. (fig. 5)
Loop Cane around Right leg. (fig. 6)
Position Leg leg slightly forward to stabilize. (fig. 7)

LOWER LEGS (figs. 8-9) Lower calf onto ball, then move leg side to side. (fig. 8)
Position #2 ball inside calf to stabilize.
Lean back against a wall or a couch.
Place #2 ball shaft under armpit, then lean into leg. (fig. 9)

FEET (fig. 10) Press foot into ball for pressure.
Also try while supine.

BACK

Push Left hand downward then push Right hand forward 1-2 inches for pressure.

Alternate hand position. (fig. 1A)

Rotate Right shoulder blade forward for hard-to-get points.
(fig. 1B)

BEST BACK POSITION FOR BIG BODIES: (figs. 2-2A)

Keep back and buttocks 2-3 inches from the back of the chair.

Cane held off to side.

Move side to side for cross friction massage.

UPPER & MID BACK (fig. 3)

Tilt Cane upward for best leverage. Push Left hand downward 1-2 inches for pressure. Right arm remains still.

LOW BACK (fig. 4)

Lean back in chair directly against ball. Push Right hand outward 1-2 inches for pressure, then move upper body side to side for cross friction massage.

FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION ON THE MUSCLE YOU ARE WORKING ON.

UPPER & MID BACK (fig. 5-5A)

Push Right arm forward for pressure. (fig 5)

Hook is up under armpit. (fig. 5A)

MID BACK (fig. 6-7)

Lean back in chair directly against ball. Keep Right arm locked in place. (fig. 6)

Stabilize against chair and lean into ball. Move side to side for cross friction massage. (fig. 7A)

BACK (fig. 8-8B)

Elevate your head with some pillows.

Vary hand grip - open palm is easy. (fig. 8B)

The supine position is the most versatile. Experiment on your own!

LEAN INTO OR AGAINST THE BALL FOR PRESSURE.

SHOULDERS

FOR MAXIMUM STRENGTH & STABILITY,
REFER TO THESE ILLUSTRATIONS.

NECK

For these exercises, each ball is numbered as shown.
(see figure A)

Also try these in the supine position. Elevate head with pillows.

Use your fingers for the front and side of neck muscles.
(figures 3, 3A, and 4)

Push Right hand forward for pressure.
(figures 5 & 5A)





FOR BEST RESULTS, LIMIT HAND & ARM MOVEMENT.

How to use a Theracane