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4. Lumbar Stabilization During Stretching
Techniques
The STABILIZER helps to stabilize the spine
while adjacent body segments are moved in
order to stretch the appropriate muscles.
To Test/Stretch:
Hip Flexors (Thomas Test)
Rectus Femoris
Latissimus Dorsi and Pectoralis Major.
Follow stabilization procedure and maintain pressure
during the stretch.
Test/stretch for tight hip
flexors (Thomas Test)
Test/stretch for tight
Rectus Femoris
Test/stretch for tight
Latissimus Dorsi and
Pectoralis Major
To Test/Stretch: Tensor Fascia lata
Have patient lying on their side.
Place pressure cell between lateral trunk (lumbar
spine level) and supporting surface.
Inflate pressure cell to 40 mmHg.(orange band)
Maintain lumbo-pelvic stability by maintaining
pressure at 40 mmHg during the stretching
maneuvers.
Test/stretch for tight
tensor fascia lata