*AROM lumbar neutral spine supine AROM lumbar flx (crunches) supine arms straight
• Lie on back with knees bent, small ball between knees. • Lie on back with knees bent, arms at side.
• Put fingers in hollow next to hip bones, pull belly button down to spine until • Begin with head and slowly curl up lifting shoulders off floor, reaching to
you feel the contraction. EXHALE as you pull belly button in and SQUEEZE knees with arms straight. Squeeze small ball between knees.
small ball. • Keep low back in contact with floor.
Perform 2 sets of 10 Repetitions, once a day. • Slowly return to start position and repeat.
Perform 2 sets of 10 Repetitions, once a day.
Perform 1 repetition every 4 Seconds.
Perform 1 repetition every 4 Seconds.
*AROM lumbar bridging bil Stretch hamstrings supine w/towel
• Lie on back with knees bent, squeeze small ball between knees. • Lie on back holding a band looped under foot with knee straight, as
• Inhale, Lift buttocks off floor, squeeze ball. shown.
• Exhale as you roll down. Squeeze buttocks • Gently pull leg up until you feel the stretch. keep other leg bent.
• SECOND SET TURN FOOT IN
Special Instructions:
• Repeat with other leg.
Maintain neutral spine. Special Instructions:
Perform 1 set of 12 Repetitions, once a day. Maintain a straight knee.
Perform 1 repetition every 4 Seconds. Perform 1 set of 1 Minute, once a day.