Strength |
Strengthening |
1 |
M. glutaeus max. |
Glutaeus machine |
Move a straight leg backward against resistance |
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2 |
M. biceps fem. |
Knee flexion, sitting |
While seated with the knees at a right angle move the calves backward against resistance |
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3 |
M. rectus abdom. |
Abdominal machine, sitting |
While seated bend the upper body forward against resistance |
Stretching/Mobility |
Stretching/improving range of motion (ROM) |
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M. iliopsoas, M. quadriceps fem. |
Antagonist contract stretching in a lying position |
Move the straight leg actively, then passively backward in the hip joint |
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M. rectus femoris |
Antagonist contract stretching in a lunge |
Move the rear knee actively backward toward the lower back, then passively using a hand for support |
Body perception |
Body perception |
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Control of pelvic position/Reducing lumbar lordosis |
Supine position |
Actively neutralize lumbar lordosis under muscular tension |
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7 |
Control of pelvic position |
Supine position |
Thigh vertical, knee bent at 90°, slightly (1 cm) lift pelvis from the floor |
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8 |
Control of pelvic position/Global posture |
Standing position |
Tilt pelvis backward and forward, upper body and thighs remain motionless |
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9 |
Posture correction |
Standing position with mirror control |
Targeted alignment of the body with the perpendicular |
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