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Cobra Stretch

Cobra Stretch

*There are many modifications for this stretch. Please consult your Physical Therapist to see what is best for your child along with duration and frequency of the stretch.

Cobra Stretch 
Have the child lie on their stomach with hands placed flat underneath their shoulders 
(Image 1). Instruct the child to lift their chest off the ground while they straighten their arms (Image 2). To enhance the stretch, have the child tilt head up towards the ceiling (Image 3). After completing the stretch instruct your child to slowly lower their body towards the floor (Image 1). The stretch should be felt in the child's chest and stomach as it is their core and hip muscle. 

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    • Exercise & Activities >
      • Strength >
        • Full Body - Motor Planning & Gross Motor Activities
        • Full Body - Kicking
        • Full-Body Crab Walking
        • Full Body - Laundry Basket Push/Pull
        • Legs - Lower Extremity Strengthening Activities
        • Legs - Step ups onto a stool
        • Legs - Squatting
        • Arms
        • Core - Core Stability & Upper Extremity Strengthening Activities
        • Core - Core exercise on pillow
        • Core - Four Point
        • Core - Using Bubbles for Core Strength
      • Coordination >
        • Catching
        • Skipping and Galloping
        • Easy Jumping
        • Advanced Jumping
        • Hopscotch
      • Balance >
        • Balance Activities
        • Indoor Obstacle Course Ideas
        • Tandem Walking
      • Stairs >
        • Ideas to Improve Stair Climbing
        • Stairs
        • Stairs with Crutches
    • Sensory Motor >
      • Sensory Motor Activities
      • Clapping
      • Drumming
      • Deep Pressure Sensory Input
      • Sensory Activity Feet
      • Bear Hug Sensory Input
    • Stretches & Flexibility >
      • Legs - Flexibility
      • Legs - Calf Stretch Variations
      • Legs - Hamstring Stretch Variations
      • Arms - Cross Body Shoulder Stretch
      • Core - Cobra Stretch
    • Caregivers Tips >
      • Child Positioning
      • Transfer and Lifting Techniques >
        • Transfers/Lifting Safety
        • Proper Lifting
      • Tips for Guarding
    • Equipment Use >
      • Wheelchair >
        • Getting Familiar with Your Wheelchair
        • Wheelchair Safety
        • Wheelchair Transfers
        • How to Use Your Wheelchair
      • Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) >
        • AFO Sample Wear Schedule
        • AFO Video
    • By Diagnosis >
      • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) >
        • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-Daily Stretches
      • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) >
        • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Resources
      • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
      • Down Syndrome (DS)
      • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    • Outdoor Activities
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