Lumbar Spinal Stabilization Floor Exercises 2nd Ed

Nearly 30 Exercises for Lumbar Stabilization Supported by Step-by-Step Instructions and Images – Ideal for Home Exercise Programs

This second edition book is completely revised and updated with new exercises and full-color images.

With nearly 30 patient exercises for lumbar stabilization, spinal mobility and more, this booklet includes low back pain exercises, core strength movements, balance exercises, physical therapy spine exercises and more. Ideal for home exercise programs, the exercises are supported by step-by-step instructions and color photos.

Chapters in Lumbar Spinal Stabilization: Floor Exercises, 2nd Edition include the following:

• Preparation
• Finding the Neutral Spine Position
• Co-contraction maneuver
• Co-contraction maneuver: Quadruped position
• Activating the Pelvic Floor Muscles
• Brugger

Supine Track

• Supine Single Arm Raise
• Supine Double Arm Raise
• Supine Single Leg Raise
• Supine Single Leg Extension
• Supine Single Arm and Leg Raise
• Supine Alternating Kicks
• Dead Bug
• Supine Pelvic Rotation with Feet on the Floor
• Supine Pelvic Rotation with Feet off the Floor
• Curl Ups

Bridge Track

• Basic Bridge
• Bridge with Strap
• Bridge with Heel Raise
• Bridge with Steps
• Bridge with Leg Extension
• One Leg Bridge
• Side Bridge with Bent Knees
• Side Bridge with Straight Knees

Quadruped Track

• Quadruped Single Arm Raise
• Quadruped Single Leg Raise
• Quadruped Cross-Crawl
• Plank

Lunge/Squat Track

• Forward Lunges
• Backward Lunges

Written by Donald Murphy, DC, and Gary Ierna, DC.

Illustrated. Softcover; 20 pages. 2nd edition.

Published On: 2024-02-27

Donald Murphy, DC, FRCC
With post-graduate training in neurology, rehabilitation and sports medicine, Donald has built his career specializing in the diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of spinal pain. He is currently Director of Primary Spine Care Services for Care New England Health System and Clinical Assistant Professor at Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He lectures worldwide on the diagnosis and management of spine-related disorders and is widely published in scientific journals and books.