DIAPHRAGM, ABD. AND PLV FLOOR PRAC Flashcards

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How does respiratory drive affect the postural activity of the diaphragm?

A

OVERIDES SPINAL STABILITYM IF YOU NEED TO BREATHR - WHEN BREATHLESS EXTENSIVE CONTRACTION AND RELAXATION
PRIORITISES RESPIRATORY OVER STABILITY

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How does activity in the pelvic floor muscles relate to trunk / spinal stability

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INCREASE INTRA-ABDOMINAL PRESSURE - RESISTS EXCESSIVE FLX/EXT.
FROMS 3RD WALL IN CYLINDER

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3
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TRANSVERSE ABDOMINIS

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INCREASES TFL

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Is the TLF different to the erector spinae aponeurosis?

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TFL - ATTACHES TO 2 OBLIQUES AND TRANSVERSE ABDOMINIS
ESA = STARTS IN ESA
BLEND TOGETHER

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