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Exercises for people with MS

starting position - kneeling

Exercise 19 Arm stretch

Helps with:
Core stability
Strength

Starting position:
Kneeling




Starting position

Kneeling on all fours, weight evenly distributed.

Step one

Lift one arm straight out in front of you and hold.

Step two

Then lower and repeat with the other side.

Repeat 3-5 times each arm.

Animation of arm stretch

Kneeling exercises can be quite strenuous so make sure you can rest afterwards and that you can get back up off the floor! Unless you're very confident, it is a good idea to do these when someone else is in the house.


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If you have problems/concerns, talk to a physiotherapist