L8: INTERMEDIATE NECK STRENGTH Teaching points (5 mins)

Lesson instructions:
Read the exercise instructions
Watch the videos
Read key teaching phrases and contraindications
Complete the MULTIPLE-CHOICE quiz

Key teaching phrases

• “Start slowly and do not push too hard.”
• “Relax your shoulders.”
• “Imagine lifting the base of your head one centimetre off the top of your neck to acquire a good starting posture.”
• “Don’t poke your chin out.”

Contraindications

• High or uncontrolled blood pressure20
• Acute episode of neck pain
• Pain during limited movements and/or this exercise
• Current episode of vertigo
• Recent trauma – rule out fracture