DIAPHRAGM, ABD. AND PLV FLOOR PRAC Flashcards
1
Q
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
2
Q
How does activity in the pelvic floor muscles relate to trunk / spinal stability
A
INCREASE INTRA-ABDOMINAL PRESSURE - RESISTS EXCESSIVE FLX/EXT.
FROMS 3RD WALL IN CYLINDER
3
Q
TRANSVERSE ABDOMINIS
A
INCREASES TFL
4
Q
Is the TLF different to the erector spinae aponeurosis?
A
TFL - ATTACHES TO 2 OBLIQUES AND TRANSVERSE ABDOMINIS
ESA = STARTS IN ESA
BLEND TOGETHER