Core Stretch

Prevention and Treatment of Youth Sport Injuries
an Online Resource

• Arm Stretch
• Arm Strength
• Core Stretch
  • Seated Twist with Wand
  • Seated Twist with Ball
  • Seated Twist with Stool
  • Overhead Side Reach
  • Seated Neck Side Stretch
  • Standing Neck Side Stretch
  • Seated Neck Lat Stretch
  • Standing Neck Lat Stretch
• Core Strength
• Leg Stretch
• Leg Strength

Seated in a chair to prevent the waist from twisting (not a stool or swiveling chair) hold a rod or dowel horizontally behind the neck and across the shoulders. Slowly twist from side to side holding the twist for 3-5 seconds 15 times to each side.

This tool was constructed using the expertise of certified athletic trainers, an orthopedic surgeon, and a certified teacher/web site designer. These professionals were selected for their abilities to interpret medical information and to instruct diverse populations.