If you’ve recently experienced an injury that has affected your range of motion, you likely are frustrated that you aren’t able to move as you have in the past. We all take our range of motion for granted on a daily basis, that is until we’re injured. At NZ Manufacturing, we have a wide variety of resistance training products that are perfect to help increase your range of motion after an injury. Our MediCordz® Rehabilitation gear is perfect for anyone nursing an injury who is looking to improve their flexibility, range of motion and to just get back to living a more active lifestyle.

What Can Cause Decreased Range of Motion?

There are a variety of injuries that can contribute to the limited use of joints, a few of which include:

  • Sports injuries
  • Healing after surgery
  • Swelling/Inflammation
  • Problems with body mechanics
  • Muscle spasms
  • Infection
  • Arthritis

Joints and inactive muscles will undoubtedly deteriorate over time which also affects your range of motion. Thankfully individuals can add resistance training to their workout routines to increase range of motion while also providing the following benefits:

  • Improved muscle strength
  • Improved flexibility
  • Reduced pain
  • Enhanced physical performance
  • Improved circulation
  • Reduced stiffness
  • Decreased potential for injuries

Easy Resistance Cord Exercises to Increase Range of Motion

Below are just a few exercises that can be done using our MediCordz® gear that can help to increase your range of motion and help you bounce back from a variety of injuries.

  • Shoulder flexion – As we age, our shoulders are one area where our range of motion quickly decreases. The shoulder flexion exercise can help to greatly improve shoulder mobility. To complete this exercise, pull the resistance band apart by applying tension to the band and moving the band overhead. Try to maintain strong posture during the movement and keep your shoulder blades down as the resistance band makes its way over your head.
  • Lateral walks – Playing sports we often have to quickly stop and start and move in different planes, which requires healthy hip rotator muscles. Resistance band lateral walks offer a great way to activate and strengthen these muscles to increase mobility. First use a small resistance band setup between your legs. Next, position yourself in a quarter or half squat and slowly take a step outward laterally. Now move the other foot towards the first and repeat the exercise.
  • Front pull aparts – This exercise is great for improving strength and mobility in the shoulder and back muscles. Setup this exercise with a resistance band in front of you while trying to keep your shoulder blades down and your wrists as straight as possible. Be sure to control the movement as it retracts towards the starting position.
  • Knee stabilizers – Our modular Bungie Cordz are perfect for this exercise. To set up this exercise, attach our Bungie Cordz to a post or squat rack and wrap the resistance band around your thigh, just above the knee. Next move away from the anchor point so you are situated at 90 degrees in either direction. When you feel like you have sufficient tension bend your knee slightly and try to maintain knee and foot alignment. You’ll need to use your quads to stabilize your knee joint.

Use MediCordz® Rehabilitation Gear to Increase Range of Motion

There are several different types of MediCordz® equipment that can help to increase your range of motion. Whether you’re looking at our modular Bungie Cordz, our Upper Body Kit, our Bungie Rehab Kit or our Bungie Upper Body & Back Kit, we’re confident you’ll be pleased with any of our MediCordz products. If you’re unsure which product is right for your needs, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team today by phone at 800-886-6621 or send us an email using our online contact form.