Test: Patient extends the lumbar spine until the entire trunk is raised from the table (clears umbilicus). Instructions to Patient: “Raise your head, shoulders, and chest off the table. Come up as high as you can.”

Trunk extension is a type of exercise that focuses on strengthening the muscles of the lower back, including the spinal erectors and the glutes. The goal is to maintain a straight line from the head to the feet, while keeping the neck and spine in a neutral position.

2016年11月10日 · The Trunk Extension Exercise progression begins with the basic exercise to isolate the trunk extensor muscles. Subsequent progressions will make the exercise more challenging by incorporating scapular and shoulder motion.

STANDING EXTENSION o Stand with your feet apart and hands on the small of your back with fingers pointing backwards. o Bend backwards at the waist, supporting the trunk with your hands. o Keep your knees straight. o Repeat exercise _____ times. o Hold position for _____ seconds. o Option: Perform with back against countertop for support.

During trunk extension, thoracic and lumbar muscle activities were assessed using surface electromyography when fixing the pelvic and popliteal areas and the thoracolumbar junction, with and without the ADIM.

2010年3月28日 · This video demonstrates an exercise to strengthen extension of the trunk.Lie on your back on a firm surface. Bend the knees to 90 degrees and firmly hold a s...

2017年7月20日 · Far and away the most common mobility restriction in the trunk is extension, or the ability to backward arch anywhere in the spine. As an adjunct, this also includes the ability of the shoulders to migrate posteriorly (to the point at which they can efficiently contribute to …

Our trunk has muscles which help in sitting and bending. The trunk also supports the spine. It is important to protect them and keep it fit. Listed below are trunk extension exercises that can be easily performed anywhere.

2017年3月31日 · A standing trunk extension is a great way to help stretch out your sore or painful back while increasing range of motion. Watch more Ask Doctor Jo videos featuring full routines for common...

These basic exercises are good for activating and strengthening the trunk extensors or spinal erectors, as well as the glute max hip extensors to a degree. Aside from stabilizing the spine,...