Specific exercises

What is the definition of Buerger-Allen exercises?

For peripheral vascular disease

What is the definition of William’s exercises?

Abdominal crunches, pelvic tilts, and hamstring stretches designed to reduce a hyperlordosis

What is the definition of McKenzie’s exercises?

Low back extension exercises used to increase lumbar lordosis and rehab a disc

What is the definition of Codman’s exercises?

Finger tip wall walking and pendular exercises used to restore normal shoulder movements

What is the definition of Kegel’s exercises?

Used to tight/facilitate the perineum post partum and with incontinence

What is the definition of Jacobson’s exercises?

Used for biofeedback

What is the definition of DeLorme exercises?

Used to rehab the knee

What is the definition of Frenkel’s exercises?

Used to increase coordination and uses a wobble board

What is the definition of Bobarth exercises?

Used for patient with cerebral palsy; patterning

What is the definition of pylometric exercises?

Ballistic exercises

What is the definition of open chain exercises?

Exercise where the hand or foot is free to move (bicep curl or leg extensions)

What is the definition of closed chain exercises?

Exercise where the hand or foot is fixed and cannot move (Pushups of squats)