1. "ON ALL FOURS" - ARM
2. "ON ALL FOURS" - ARM & LEG
"ON ALL FOURS" OVERVIEW:
These exercises are generally performed once the individual has mastered the "Pelvic Tilt" exercise as the "on all fours" exercises are performed in the "neutral spine" position.
REMEMBER TO:
• continue breathing during the exercise
• maintain slow and controlled movements
• keep abdominal muscles tight throughout exercise
• avoid twisting the pelvis during the exercise
1. "ON ALL FOURS" - ARM POSITION: Hands and knees on floor. DESCRIPTION: In the "on all fours" position, tighten the abdominal muscles and flatten the back to maintain a "neutral spine" position. Next, slowly extend one arm in front of the body, hold for a count of ___ seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat this movement with the opposite arm. Perform a total of ___ repetitions. Repeat this sequence ___ times.
2. "ON ALL FOURS" - ARM & LEG POSITION: Hands and knees on floor. DESCRIPTION: In the "on all fours" position, tighten the abdominal muscles and flatten the back to maintain a "neutral spine" position. Next, slowly extend one arm in front of the body while simultaneously extending the opposite side leg backwards, hold for a count of ___ seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat this movement with the opposite arm and leg. Perform a total of ___ repetitions. Repeat this sequence ___ times.
Perform ___ times per day.
Perform ___ days per week.
CAUTION: If this or any other stretch/exercise causes pain, tingling, numbness or other abnormality, immediately discontinue and contact our office as soon as possible.
: The exercises/stretches contained within this website are solely for the use of existing, active patients of our clinic who have received a prescription for these exercises/stretches. Other individuals do not have our permission to perform the exercises/stretches contained within. Attempting to perform these exercises/stretches, unless explicitly prescribed by our office, could result in serious injury or a worsening of existing conditions.
Perform ___ times per day.
Perform ___ days per week.
CAUTION: If this or any other stretch/exercise causes pain, tingling, numbness or other abnormality, immediately discontinue and contact our office as soon as possible.
: The exercises/stretches contained within this website are solely for the use of existing, active patients of our clinic who have received a prescription for these exercises/stretches. Other individuals do not have our permission to perform the exercises/stretches contained within. Attempting to perform these exercises/stretches, unless explicitly prescribed by our office, could result in serious injury or a worsening of existing conditions.
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