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How to anchor an open TolaStrap using a closed door

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Upper-back and shoulders

A 750 mounted on an open Strap is shown. A closed door is used as the anchor for the Strap.

Stand to gently rest your back on your Point.
Relax your back. Lean toward your Point and let your body weight create the pressure required.
For more pressure, push toward your Point with your legs.

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How to anchor an open TolaStrap using a closed door

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Front of shoulder, and chest

A single Wedge configuration is shown. The area targeted is the shoulder. The Wedge is ‘raising’ the 750 past the chest and angling the pressure into the anterior capsule.

Step past your TolaPoint with your opposite leg to gently trap your Point between your shoulder or chest and the surface.
Relax your shoulder and chest. Lean toward your Point and let your body weight create the pressure required.
For more pressure, push toward your Point with your legs.

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How to anchor an open TolaStrap using a closed door

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Shoulders and back

A Wedge and a Wedge-pair configuration are shown. The Wedges are raising the 750 to compensate for the natural curve of the back and shoulders and angling the pressure toward the user. By angling the pressure toward the user, the Wedges ensure that only small movements are necessary to change the pressure experience.

Lie to gently lower your shoulders or back onto your TolaPoint. Keep your knees bent. Support your head with a pillow to encourage relaxation.
Relax your shoulders and back and let the weight of your torso generate the pressure as required.
For incrementally more pressure: push down with your opposite leg; drop the leg on your affected side to the ground; and, using your opposite shoulder and knee, roll your body weight onto your Point.

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How to anchor an open TolaStrap using a closed door

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Shoulders, with looped Strap

A 750 mounted on a looped Strap is shown. A closed door is used as an anchor for the Strap.

Take up the slack in the loop. Turn in the loop to position your TolaPoint over the hip on your affected side. With your legs apart, lift your Point and position it on your shoulder, then lean gently away from the anchor to engage it.
Relax your shoulder. Lean away from the anchor and let your body weight create the necessary pressure.
For more pressure, push away from the anchor point with your legs.

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How to anchor an open TolaStrap using a closed door

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