Neck Rotation/Flexion

Purpose:

Increases and preserves flexibility and mobility of the joints 

Directions:

Complete 10 repetitions (30 seconds each) once a day 

Recommendations:   

• Complete exercises slowly  

• Try to achieve full range of motion but do not force a stretch 

• Decrease hands-on assistance over time (have child try to initiate and hold movement on their own) 

Rotation

Turn head slowly to look over left shoulder then turn to look over right shoulder, touching the chin to the shoulder if possible.

Make it fun!  

• Turn your head to music to shake the sillies out! 

• Blow bubbles left and right and turn head to watch! 

• Look side to side like an owl! 

Flexion

Tilt head slowly toward left shoulder and then toward the right shoulder, touching the ear to the shoulder if possible.

Make it fun!  

• Place a stuffed animal on the child’s shoulder and have them flex their neck to give it a hug! 

• Place a buzzer on their shoulder to beep every time they flex their neck!