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Physical Therapy
Unit |
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Lumber
Exercises |
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(1) Lying on the side |
Starting Position :
Lying down on the right side with right hand bent at elbow and tucked
under head, left hand resting on floor, palm downwards in line with the
chest, left leg stretched out with toes touching floor. Right leg flexed
and tucked under.
Method :
(i) Raising the left leg, draw the knee towards the chest, curving the
lumbar region.
(ii) Extend the leg backwards, while raising the lumbar spine. Repeat
exercise by turning on the other side. |
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(1)
Standing all-fours |
Starting Position :
On all-fours, back straight.
Method :
i) Pull in the abdomen and keeping the palms touching the floor, head bent
between the arms, move backwards to rest upon the ankles. Revert to
starting position, by slowly moving the lumbar region. |
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(2) |
Starting
Position :
On all-fours |
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Method :
(i) Draw left leg up
bringing the knee up to the chest, head bent.
(ii) Stretch leg out backwards.
(iii) Revert to starting position, and repeat with the other leg. |
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