TITLE

A total body stretch at work

PUB. DATE

April 1993

SOURCE

Body Bulletin;Apr93, p1

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Offers suggestions for a total body stretch at work to relieve the aches and strains that creep up your body after hours at a desk. Step-by-step instructions from Charles C. Norelli, MD, the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania; Need of a narrow doorway or corner; Can be done at home; Details.

ACCESSION #

9303150851

Tags: EXERCISE

 

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