L9: ALL FOURS ARM MOVEMENT Teaching points

Lesson instructions:
Read the exercise instructions
Watch the video
Read key teaching phrases and contraindications

Key teaching phrases

• “Don’t drop your head, keep it in line with your body.”
• “Keep your elbows straight, but not locked.”
• “Maintain the natural curve in your lower back.”
• “Avoid twisting.”

Contraindications

• Recent shoulder dislocation/subluxation
• Shoulder pain during the exercise
• Patients with wrist or knee pain in this position. For wrist pain, you can try placing the hands on some weights to reduce the angle of extension. You can place a pillow under the knees.