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SaeboGlide

www.Saebo.com

(888) 284-5433

Challenging you throughout your recovery

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Page 1: ...SaeboGlide www Saebo com 888 284 5433 Challenging you throughout your recovery ...

Page 2: ...m various controlled upper extremity exercises that are appropriate for your strength level INDICATIONS 1 Stroke 2 Traumatic Brain Injury TBI 3 Individuals suffering from hemiparesis PRECAUTIONS 1 All stretches and exercises should be performed pain free If you experience any pain during the stretches and or exercises stop immediately and contact a health care professional before resuming 2 Do not...

Page 3: ...rent level 3 When and how do I advance my exercises 1 DETERMINING YOUR STARTING POINT It is important to determine what level of strength you currently exhibit for each exercise The SaeboGlide is designed to allow you to progress from level I poor fair strength to level II fair good strength It is recommended that you attempt all level I exercises first If you can complete some or all of the level...

Page 4: ...an perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions without difficulty There are 5 ways to advance 1 Increase the number of repetitions i e Instead of 3 sets of 10 reps try 3 sets of 15 reps This is used when advancing at level I and level II 2 Increase the angle of the pole to facilitate advancing from level I to level II Raising the pole in a more vertical position will result in an increase in resistance 3 Use...

Page 5: ...motion in your involved upper extremity is extremely important The stretches can be done several times during the day and not just before using the SaeboGlide 1 WRIST AND FINGER EXTENSION START POSTION Place your involved hand and fingers as flat as possible on a firm surface Use your good hand to assist if necessary END POSITION Straighten your involved elbow by using your good hand Lean your bod...

Page 6: ...Lying down on your back grasp both hands together by interlocking your fingers Keep your elbows as straight as possible END POSITION Raise both arms up over your head as far as possible When you feel a pain free stretch hold for 10 seconds and repeat 5 times Avoid stretching near a wall so it does not limit you from reaching the full range of motion 6 EXTERNAL ROTATION START POSITION While sitting...

Page 7: ... the pole across your chest Grab the pole with both hands shoulder width apart END POSITION Raise the pole toward the ceiling as far as you can Try to straighten both elbows Return the pole slowly to your chest by bending both elbows Complete 3 sets of 10 repetitions 2 SHOULDER FLEXION EXTENSION START POSITION While lying on your back position the pole across your lap Grab the pole with both hands...

Page 8: ...te 3 sets of 10 reps 2 SHOULDER FLEXION EXTENSION START POSITION While lying on your good side position the bottom portion of the pole between your knees Hold the top portion of the pole with your good hand Try to keep the pole parallel with your body Position your affected hand on the gliding sleeve toward the bottom portion of the pole END POSITION Move the sleeve toward the top of the pole as f...

Page 9: ...nd the bottom is on the floor near your foot Place your affected hand on the gliding sleeve Position your good hand around the affected hand If possible have someone hold the top of the pole so it does not move END POSITION With both arms move the sleeve toward the top of the pole Return the sleeve toward the bottom portion of the pole by trying to straighten your affected elbow Have the affected ...

Page 10: ...and Return the sleeve slowly to the start position Complete 3 sets of 10 reps 2 SHOULDER FLEXION START POSITION While sitting in a chair place the pole on the floor between your feet in an upright position Position your affected hand on the gliding sleeve Hold the top portion of the pole with the good hand END POSITION Raise the sleeve as high as possible pain free Lower the sleeve slowly Complete...

Page 11: ...floor near your foot Position your affected hand onto the gliding sleeve toward the bottom portion of the pole Hold the top portion of the pole with your good hand END POSITION Bend your affected elbow so the sleeve moves toward the top of the pole Make sure the affected shoulder does not move Return the sleeve toward the bottom portion of the pole by trying to straighten your affected elbow Compl...

Page 12: ...ophy TIPS BEFORE STARTING When performing your exercises remember that the quality of movement is more important than the quantity of movement Perform the exercises with slow to moderate speed Rest for 1 to 2 minutes between each set of repetitions The exercises recommended above are just a few of the many that can be performed Be creative and have fun When learning the stretches and exercises it ...

Page 13: ...n BILATERAL EXERCISES 1 Chest Press 2 Shoulder Flex Ext 3 Elbow Flex Ext LEVEL I 1 Horizontal Abd Add 2 Shoulder Flex Ext 3 Passive Shld Flexion 4 Elbow Flex Ext 5 Passive Elbow Flexion 6 Wrist Flex Ext LEVEL II 1 Horizontal Abd Add 2 Shoulder Flexion 3 Scaption 4 External Rotation 5 Elbow Flex Ext 6 Forearm Pron Sup 7 Wrist Flex Ext If you re having any problems with the exercise program feel fre...

Page 14: ...is just below the hand 3 Pull small left strap over hand and fasten with small right strap adjust for snug fit 4 Pull large left strap over wrist and fasten with large right strap adjust for snug fit 5 Thread the SaeboGlide pole through the loop on the palm side and position directly in the center of the gliding sleeve Place the O rings on both sides of the sleeve so it does not move 6 Tighten the...

Page 15: ...aving difficulty applying the hand strap to your SaeboGlide We will be happy to assist you 5 Secure the strap by folding over onto the Velcro 3 Place the O rings on both sides of the sleeve so it does not move Position the loop directly in the center of the gliding sleeve 4 Tighten the hand strap by pulling towards you 1 Once the hand strap is attached to your hand adjust the loop on palm side so ...

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