Hello, I am trying to develop levator palpebrae exercises (low-rep, isometric contractions) for congenital ptosis, because I do not want to go ahead with surgery. Assuming this is possible in my case, which gaze (upward or downward) should one adopt to allow the best contraction of the levator muscle, ie: where all possible motor units are recruited at once? I assume the recti muscles, when looking up, facilitate the upper eyelid to open, thus taking some of the slack and preventing the levator from working to its full potential. So maybe looking down would be most efficient?

Any other suggestions as to how to improve or develop such exercises would of course be very appreciated. Thanks!

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