Frenkel Exercises

Question 1

What’ the purpose of Frenkel Exercises?

Answer 1

-Improve coordination in LEs

Question 2

Characteristics of Frenkel Exercises

Answer 2

• Start easy, then progress in difficulty
• Initial exercise most simple with EO
• As difficulty increases can try with EC
• Repeat the exercises (enhances residual proprioceptive input)
• want SLOW and PRECISE; not worried about speed or strength