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Exercise Ball Exercises - Supine Back Extension
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Position |
- These exercise ball exercises require you to lie back
over the exercise ball with the ball centred under your thoracic spine.
- Allow your back to gently arch over the ball.
- Reach arms overhead keeping your elbows straight.
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| Action |
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| Stretches |
- Abdominals, anterior spinal ligaments, hip flexors,
latissimus dorsi, pecs
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| Physio
Tips |
- Most of us spend out day sitting at a desk or
computer, or repeatedly bending forward. This can result in shortening
of the anterior spinal ligaments, hip flexors and pectoral muscles.
- It is normal to feel a stretch but you should not
feel
pain. Do not do this stretch if you experience pain. Consult a physical
therapist.
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 Hold
this stretch 20 to 30 seconds and repeat 3 times.
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