Physical therapists treat low
back pain all the time. Modalities such as ultrasound, electrical
stimulation, and others can assist in decreasing
muscle spasms,
increase healing, and decrease swelling. After a knee injury,
physical therapists work to improve the strength of the muscles in
the thigh region. Most do not do any exercises for the muscles of
the low back after a back injury or they attempt to perform exercises that the low back is not ready to attempt (more)
The transverse abdominis (TA) is an deep abdominal muscle on the lower part of
the stomach. The deepest layer of abdominal muscles is called the"transversus
abdominis." (TA) The transverse abdominal muscle wraps around the torso from
front to back and from the ribs to the pelvis. The
muscle fibers of the transversus abdominis run horizontally, similar to a
corset or a weight belt. (more)
How to Fire the TA - Patients are on their back
with their knees bent. The patient feels for their ASIS on one side of the
front of their pelvis. The patient then moves just inward where there is no
bone. This is where the patient will feel the TA pop up into their finger about
1/3 to 1/2 inch. We describe the action as "feel like you are pulling your
belly button down and in toward the table". Some patients will attempt to push
out their stomach to make the stomach pop up into their finger. This is
incorrect. ...(more)
The STABILIZER Pressure Biofeedback is a simple device used to provide feedback
to ensure quality and precision in exercise performance and testing. In the
physical therapy clinic, the STABILIZER monitors the position of the low back
and provides feedback to the physical therapist and patient when the abdominal
and back muscles are not actively or effectively protecting the spine...(more)
When standing chest deep in water, the body is 80% weightless, bearing only 20%
of its weight. This weightlessness helps with exercises and movements that could
otherwise be too difficult... (more)
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