FDM Flipbook

Movement: Active Isolated Mobility
Exercise 11: Easy to Intermediate
Seated Superficial Back Line Stretch
Objective:
Increased Superficial Back Line Mobility
Primary Movement: Hip and Spine Flexion
Primary Motion Plane: Sagittal Plane
Sets and Repetitions: 1 - 2 sets of 5 -10 repetitions
• Movement Description:
• Begin by being in a seated position with the legs straight, shoulder width apart directly in front of the toes flexed toward
the knees and the spine in a tall posture. Place your hands on the Flex Disc between your legs. Inhale then upon exhalation
slowly reach the arms ahead while pressing down with mild to moderate pressure into the FD while reaching. At the end
of the exhale return to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
• Foundation Movement:
• Limit range of motion, flex knees slightly and/or point toes.
• Progressions:
• Change plane of motion add external assistance by attaching resistance band to FD to assist in increasing range
of motion.
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