Here is a brand new exercise session by Shaun. This session consists of a short warm up, followed by some physical exercises in the form of boxing and a cool down. All the exercises are done whilst in sitting, a suitable sturdy chair is required. Enjoy!
Here is a new general exercise session, enjoy!
This session will consist of a short warm up, followed by 4 exercises and a cool down. Exercises are Shoulder press, Sit-ups, Bend over row and Sit to stands. The exercises are performed standing except for the sit ups where you will need a flat soft surface and the sit to stand where you will need a sturdy chair. Some of the exercises require weights if you don’t have weights you can use bottles of water or food tins. Here is a new seated exercise video, and our new Physiotherapy Technician Bethan is showing you the movements!
This session consists of a short warm up, followed by 4 exercises and a cool down. Exercises are Shoulder Press, Single Leg Extensions, Bent over row, and Overhead to Toes. All the exercises are done whilst in sitting, a suitable sturdy chair is required. Some of the exercises are weight optional, if you don’t have weights you can use tins of beans or bottles of water etc. This is a video created by our physiotherapy students to demonstrate how your carer can help you to stretch your arms and legs. This exercise is great if you find these movements difficult to do yourself, as it shows your carer where to hold your arms and legs to make sure it is comfortable for both of you.
The video starts with slides explaining all about passive movements. (Please note, there is a small mistake- osteoporosis is a precaution, not a contraindication). Enjoy! This session consists of a short warm up, followed by 4 exercises and a cool down. Exercises are Bent over row, Forward punching, Reach up then touch your toes and Marching. Enjoy!
Here is Shaun enjoying the sun with the next General Exercise Session. This session consists of a short warm up, followed by 4 exercises and a cool down. Exercises are Marching, Bent over Row, Forward Punching, and Lunges.
Individuals with reduced mobility often spend a large amount of time in a static seated position. This often has a detrimental effect on bowel function. These passive exercises will help to move an individuals abdomen which will assist in bowel functioning and may help.
Here is Chris with the 6th exercise session. This session consists of a short warm up, followed by 4 exercises and a cool down. The exercises are Side Lateral Raise, Leg extensions, Forward punches, and Lunges.
Today is the hottest day of the year!
It is important to stay safe in the sun. This is an easy read document about how to stay safe in the sun. Here is Arthur showing you a 20 minute leg workout session. This is our more challenging session, with a warm up, 7 different exercises, and a cool down. Have a watch first and see if its for you. Enjoy!
Proceed with caution. This is the toughest of the Warrior series of videos, and it may be worth building up to it slowly over time. Enjoy watching the movements, and if you think it's for you, enjoy the challenge. Remember, this is for fun.....!
This is the 3rd of a series of 4 videos based on the Warrior pose. This takes a bit more effort, so make sure you have tried number 1 and 2 in the series first!
Here is Shaun with the next Seated Exercise session. This session consists of a short warm up, followed by 5 exercises and a cool down. Exercises are: Marching, Leg extensions, Oblique crunches, Chest press, and Side leg raise.
Here is Chris doing the 5th General Exercise Session. This session consists of a short warm up, followed by 4 exercises and a cool down. Exercises are: Squats, Chest Press, Bent Over Row and Shoulder Press.
This is a list of apps which might help you communicate- we are not recommending any specific app, these are just the apps that have been useful to people in the past . If you are not sure if a app might help you or someone else you care about communicate, try a free app and see how you get along and make sure to talk to your learning disability team before you spend any money.
This session consists of a short warm up, followed by 4 exercises and a cool down. Exercises are: Push ups, Sit ups, Leg extensions and Side leg Raise.
This is the 2nd video, where we develop the pose a little bit further. If you haven't tried the first Warrior pose video yet, click on the '1' button below to try it first.
This is a step-by-step video on how to make a dog toy.
It is also a fun activity to do with your dog in the shade when it is too hot to go for a walk. Dogs can get heat stroke. Heat stroke is when too much sun makes a dog sick. Here is an easy read document about heat stroke in dogs. (From dogster.com) This is a step-by-step video on how to make a bee bath.
It shows you how to make it a sensory experience. It is a good activity to do in the garden. Always ask for help with an activity if you need it. This is a mindful walk video.
Mindful activities can help us feel calm. Find a quiet place to watch it. It is a video of a walk around Tinkinswood archeological site, near Cardiff. Always follow Public Health Wales guidelines if you go out into the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. This exercise requires some balance, strength and suppleness. It's also the first of 4 videos exploring this pose. Video 1 is about getting the technique right. Watch and see if it's for you!
Here is another seated exercise session with Shaun. This session consists of a short warm up, followed by 4 exercises and a cool down. Exercises are: Shoulder press, Wood chop, Front lateral raise, and Forward punches.
This is a step-by-step video on how to keep your garden clean.
Always ask for help with an activity if you need it. This is a step-by-step video on how to make an apple bird feeder.
This activity can be done in your garden. You can watch for birds that visit the feeder. It shows you three different ways of doing it. Use the method that is right for you. Always ask for help if you need it. Please be careful! This activity uses sharp objects. You can download a bird watching check list. Put an X in the boxes when you have spotted each bird! This video shows how to do the Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT) to help move the secretions in your lungs to cough more efficiently. This is suitable for everyone, if you need any advice or support please contact your local physio. If you are very unwell and so short of breath that you cannot speak in whole sentences please seek urgent medical advice.
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