Sue's exercise program based on assessment and health history:
Daily upper-body lymphatic drainage exercises (monitor for increase or decrease in swelling as exercises are added or taken away). Focus on neck stretched and shoulder depression.
Head retractions (chicken)
Straight arm pressdown with bands or cables
ER/PR with dumbbells or bands (light weights - start and progress slowly)
Side and front wall wlaks (or on desk)
Childs pose and cat/cow
Short arc quad with foam roller under knees (10 reps - hold 10 sec. each. 3 sets)
Supine planks with heels on ball. Don't arch back - maintain a neutral pelvis and NO BACK PAIN
Stationary lunge (femur perpendicular to floor) Draw belly button to spine, contract glutes.
Foam roll quads and ITB
Deep diaphragmatic breathing
AVOID ADDING LOADED MOVEMENTS FOR NOW IN FLEXION/ABDUCTION.
IF YOU CONTINUE TO DO PUSHING MOVES - COUNTER WITH 3X AS MANY BACK