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Name of Child: ______________________________ Date: _________________ #1511

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1. Stand up straight.2. Look straight ahead while bending neck from side to side. Move ear toward shoulder without moving shoulder.

1. Stand up straight.2. Move chin up as your eyes look toward ceiling. Your head is the only part of your body that should move.

1. Sit or stand up straight. 2. Look forward.3. Turn head left, then right.

1. Put right hand behind your back.2. Put left hand around your right hand.3. Bend your neck to the left while pulling your right hand to the left.4. Repeat exercise on the other side.

Neck ExercisesDo each exercise 3 times.

Hold each exercise for 30 seconds.Do these exercises 3-5 times each day.

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1. Stand up straight. 2. Move chin down toward your chest.

1. Put palm of hand on side of head.2. Push head into palm without bending your neck.3. Repeat exercise on other side.

1. Put palm on back of head.2. Push back of head into palm without bending your neck.

1. Put palm of hand on forehead.2. Push forehead into palm without bending your neck.

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1. Stand up straight with arms at sides.2. Squeeze shoulder blades together.

1. Stand up straight.2. Put straight arms out front with palms facing out.3. Locks fingers together and push outward to round back and pull shoulder blades apart.

1. Sit or stand up straight.2. Look forward.3. Tuck chin in toward neck.

1. Sit up straight in chair. 2. Tie exercise band to secure object at shoulder level.3. Place ends of band in each hand.4. Pull back on band with arms at shoulder level. Squeeze shoulder blades together as you pull back.

Do each exercise 10 times.Hold each exercise for 3-5 seconds.Do these exercises 2 times each day.

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1. Sit or stand up straight.2. Lift shoulders up toward ears.

Now that you’ve read this:p Show your nurse or doctor how you will do these neck exercises. (Check when done.)

p Tell your nurse or doctor who you will call if you have questions or concerns. (Check when done.)

If you have any questions or concerns, p call your child’s doctor or p call ______________________

If you want to know more about child health and illness, visit our library at The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital1919 East Thomas RoadPhoenix, AZ 85016602-933-1400866-933-6459www.phoenixchildrens.orgFacebook: facebook.com/theemilycenterTwitter: @emilycenterPinterest : pinterest.com/emilycenter

DisclaimerThe information provided at this site is intended to be general information, and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not intended to take the place of examination, treatment, or consultation with a physician. Phoenix Children’s Hospital urges you to contact your physician with any questions you may have about a medical condition.

June 30, 2014 • DRAFT to Family Review# 1511 • Written by Dr. Kristina Wilson • Illustrated by Christine Remmel

Development of this handout has been supported by funding from Fiesta Bowl Charities.

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Please return your review of this handout to your nurse or doctoror send it to the address below.

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