I have a new client, he is 77 and had stroke in 2012
Hello Janice DeMille,
You want to do a consultation, get the doctor clearance, and figure out how to balance the body. Work on balance as in reducing the fall risk and strength to be able to get off the floor. Make sure to work on total body flexibility; because, a strong muscle is a flexible muscle and we cannot move around with stiff joints.
Don’t do anything that causes pain and keep open communication throughout the process. Sometimes people like to push too hard without telling you; keep your eyes and ears open. Nothing is written in stone, you will have weak and strong days, just go with the flow.
I like Sherry’s ideas of wall push ups and rear rows. Those are usually enjoyable and help the person feel good about themselves; since, the chest and back muscles are large.
Start slowly; you will progress. Find out what the person did in physical therapy and proceed from there.
Thank you,
Natalie aka NAPS 2 B Fit.