Exercises for people with MS
Exercise 14 Hand climb
Helps with:
Strength
Arm and hand
Starting position:
Sitting
Starting position
Sitting on a firm surface eg edge of the bed, on a stool/chair or even the loo!
Step one
Hold a pole/umbrella vertically, one hand above the other.
Step two
Walk your hands up and down the pole, hand over hand, keeping your arms stretched out away from the body all the time.
Repeat 3-5 times.
This exercise can also be done with a hoola-hoop.
If you have problems/concerns, talk to a physiotherapist