30/12/2022
T H E R A B A N D S💪
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Therabands, or resistance bands, are extremely versatile, and fun! Resistance band exercise helps with coordination and strength generally, and with any injury rehabilitation.They can be used by anyone of any age and fitness level, which is why they are such a brilliantly simple and effective piece of kit, not to mention inexpensive and very easy to carry around!
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We often use Therabands with children whose conditions may result in muscle weakness, making things like gripping a pencil, colouring in, buttoning up clothes, climbing and other types of play, and maintaining posture with a strong core a struggle. A consistent strengthening routine can help with these skills.
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The Theraband encourages a child's sense of self-movement and body position (or proprioception) and is often included within a sensory-based program: slowly pulling and maintaining a position on an expanded band creates resistance, providing proprioceptive input that children need.
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Theraband exercise increases body awareness, focus and concentration, improves balance and coordination and can dramatically reduce hyperactivity.
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If you'd like to try an exercise with your child, you could start with a fun stretch to get arms and legs moving: First, have your child lay on their stomach with their legs bent, feet in the air. Put the theraband over their feet and have them stretch the band outward with their feet.
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For the legs, have your child put their foot in the middle of the band. With both hands, have them stretch it over their foot almost all the way up to their head. Switch feet after holding for a few seconds👣
