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The two possibilities for pelvic positions are neutral and imprinted.
In neutral pelvis the natural lordotic curve of the lumbar spine is
present. Imprinted means a slight lumbar curve into flexion is
present. During imprinted spine the normal curve lengthens toward
flexion by engaging the oblique abdominals to help bring the rib cage
closer to the pelvis. I would use neutral pelvic placement for the One
Leg Circle, since the essence of the exercise is stability of the
pelvis and torso in neutral while being challenged by unilateral leg
movement. Imprinted spine would be recommended for the Hundred since
both feet are lifted off of the ground. Imprinted spine would help to
maintain flexion in the spine, you could use neutral spine when the
client demonstrates enough strength to maintain it during the
exercise.
2. Name the 5 basic principles of alignment that are incorporated into
the work and briefly describe each.
Breath: The goal of the breathing is to relax unnecessary tension in
the body and to encourage the engagement of the transversus abdominis
on the exhale while maintaining engagement during the inhale. During
exhalation the rib cage closes in and down while the spine flexes
slightly, exhalation is encouraged when the spine is flexing. During
inhalation the rib cage open out and up as the spine extends.
Inhalation is encouraged when the spine goes into extension to help
the abdominals to stabilize the spine. The breath is brought into the
nose and exhaled through the mouth with slightly pursed lips which
should help you to feel a deeper contraction of the abdominals.
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...e the four layer of abdominals. Rectus, and External and
Internal Obliques flex the spine. Transversus aids in respiration and
helps to compress the abdominal cavity to help support the spine in
neutral.
4. How does the breath relate to flexion and extension of the spine?
What are some images that particularly relate to flexion and
extension and or promote good breathing patterns?
An exhale is encouraged when the spine is flexing since the ribs
naturally roll down and back during exhalation. Inhalation is
encouraged when the spine is extending since the ribs usually lengthen
up and out during inhalation. Inhaling gently through the nose and
exhaling through pursed lips or as if exhaling through a straw, this
will help to encourage an engagement of the transversus abdominis to
support the lumbar spine.
The contraction of the inspiratory muscles increases the volume of the thoracic cavity causing the pressure within the alveoli to decrease and air to flow into the alveoli. During resting inspiration, the diaphragm, the external intercostals and the parasternal intercostals contract to stimulate inspiration. During forced inspiration the scalene and the sternocleidomastoid muscles contract to further expand the thoracic cavity. The pectoralis minor muscles also play a minor role in forced inspiration. During quiet breathing, relaxation of these muscles causes the volume of the thoracic cavity to decrease, resulting in expiration. During a forced expiration, the compression of the chest cavity is increased by contraction of the internal intercostal muscles and various abdominal
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