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Exercise Ball Exercises - Prone Trunk Rotation

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to start by lying prone over the ball with chest slightly raised.
  • Your exercise ball should be centred under your belt line.
  • Hands rest lightly on the floor in front of you.
  • Take one hand and keeping your arm straight reach up and back toward the ceiling .
  • Follow with your head and look toward the ceiling
Action
  • Hold this position.
Stretches
  • Trunk rotators, spinal ligaments.
Physio Tips
  • 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.


3ballsHold this stretch 20 to 30 seconds and repeat 3 times.
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