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Exercises (29)

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Self-massage: shoulder mobilisation

Relaxation

01:00
Auxiliary means
Ball
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Starting position:
Stand with your back to the wall and pinch the ball above your shoulder blade.

Execution:
Raise your arms sideways to shoulder height and bend them 90°. Apply pressure to the ball, moving your arm upwards along the wall and slowly back down again. Then lower the ball slightly and do the exercise again. Then switch sides.

Material

1 massage ball

Self-massage: forearm muscles

Relaxation

01:00
Auxiliary means
Ball
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Forearm muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Starting position:
Sitting down, place one arm loosely on the knee and place the ball on the forearm.

Execution:
Move the ball in a circular motion over the forearm with your free hand while applying constant pressure. If a point on the forearm is particularly painful, the ball can be pressed on this point for several seconds to help release tension. Then switch sides.

Material

1 massage ball

Self-massage: forearm muscles

Relaxation

01:00
Auxiliary means
Ball
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Forearm muscles
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Starting position:
Lying on the floor, stretch out your arm and pinch the ball between your forearm and the floor (palm facing upwards).

Execution:
Grab the forearm with your free arm and press lightly against the floor to increase the intensity. Slowly move the ball along the forearm. If a point on the forearm is particularly painful, you can press the ball onto this point for several seconds to help release tension. Then switch sides.

Material

1 massage ball

Self-massage: calf muscles/ Achilles tendon

Relaxation

01:00
Auxiliary means
Ball
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Lower leg muscles (back)
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Starting position:
Sitting position, place your arms next to (or behind) your buttocks. Place the ball under the calf muscle and bend the other leg slightly.

Execution:
Lift the buttocks slightly and guide the ball along the calf muscle by bending and stretching the bent leg. Rotate the foot to ensure that the entire calf muscle is covered. If one point in the calf muscles is particularly painful, the ball can be pressed onto this point for several seconds to relieve tension. Then switch sides.

Material

1 massage ball

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