Scoliosis - Level B Exercise

LEVEL B: Sway Back Pose Ankle Squeezes

Functional Purpose

Biomechanical Outcomes:

To create a stable base via four-points of contact (hands / knees) perpendicular to the vector of gravity to facilitate passive extension of lumbar spine..

Enhance osteo and ligamentous stabilization (form closure) with the lumbar spine in extension.

Promote bi-lateral, low-level lumbo-pelvic-hip stabilization to mitigate forces associated with gravity’s downward vector.

Neurological / Physiological Outcomes

Foster an environment geared towards the integration of cognitive and associate motor learning mechanisms.

Augment cognitive processing mechanisms associated with the planning phase (closed skill learning) and motor unit recruitment involved during the execution of exercise.

Enhance bi-lateral lumbo-sacral stabilization via active contraction / tension generated at the lateral hip compartment / deep external hip rotators.

Psycho - Social Outcomes:

Upregulate cognitive-perceptual mechanisms involved with regulating emotions and influencing neuro associations (neurosignatures). The emergence of such competence aids in the development of psychological resiliency.

Modifications:

Degree of hip abduction (widen knees) to increase mechanical line-of-pull of lateral hip compartment / deep external rotators.

Contraindications:

Knee pain with approximation of the patella.

Pain associated with wrist extension.