Table 2.
Exercises of the multi-dimensional posture training program.
Training goals | Target muscle/movement objective | Equipment/Position | Movement | ||
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Strength | Strengthening | 1 | M. glutaeus max. | Glutaeus machine | Move a straight leg backward against resistance |
2 | M. biceps fem. | Knee flexion, sitting | While seated with the knees at a right angle move the calves backward against resistance | ||
3 | M. rectus abdom. | Abdominal machine, sitting | While seated bend the upper body forward against resistance | ||
Stretching/Mobility | Stretching/improving range of motion (ROM) | 4 | M. iliopsoas, M. quadriceps fem. | Antagonist contract stretching in a lying position | Move the straight leg actively, then passively backward in the hip joint |
5 | 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 | 6 | Control of pelvic position/Reducing lumbar lordosis | Supine position | Actively neutralize lumbar lordosis under muscular tension |
7 | Control of pelvic position | Supine position | Thigh vertical, knee bent at 90°, slightly (1 cm) lift pelvis from the floor | ||
8 | Control of pelvic position/Global posture | Standing position | Tilt pelvis backward and forward, upper body and thighs remain motionless | ||
9 | Posture correction | Standing position with mirror control | Targeted alignment of the body with the perpendicular | ||