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Instructions to care givers:

Stay close to the side you are stretching, that means not leaning over and stretch
out.
Try to use force from larger muscles such as legs and from trunk movements
rather than using small muscles or arm only.
The stretch should felt as an uncomfortable pull, if it is felt as pain then you are
tearing some muscle.
Do not hold the sole of foot or the inner calf of the leg that might trigger spasticity.
Move the limbs gentle while stretching and while taking the pressure away.
DONT FIGHT with Spasticity, let them relax enough and start stretching muscles
again.
Please refer to key holding positions of the limbs that is mentioned in each
exercise sheet.
Increase stretch forces in a gradient manner from 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80,
90, 100 rather than 10, 50, 70, 100- numbers are the percent of force which you
give to stretch.
Stand on at least one leg on floor while stretching, rather than jumping on bed
with both legs off the floor.
Stretch once and hold for 50-60 seconds, if you are doing 1-2 sessions per week
or hold 20- 30 seconds if you are stretching 2-3 sessions per week.
Keep your back straight as much as possible while stretching

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