Flexion Progression Flashcards
Who’s work influenced the concepts of associated oscillations?
Milton Trager, MD
What are you looking for with associated oscillations?
-resistance to passive movement
-ability to relax
-ability for translation through the body
-mobility and independence of muscles and soft tissues
What can be added to the FMP - SLR flexion (Cancan/chorus line) and why?
Neck and upper trunk flexion for evaluation and treatment of neurovascular adherence.
The bilateral knees to chest (Cannon ball) is an effective technique to lengthen shortened hamstrings. It is a component of the flexion series of:
FBS, suspended flexion and slump sitting
Cannon ball is a good position to treat hamstrings and _____. Mobilize with pulling knees to chest, hip extension and knee extension.
tightness of the IT bands
What exercises do you use to complete treatment of bilateral knees to chest (Cannon ball)?
Abdominal series and high stepping
Where did the FMP bottoms up come from?
Rood
What should you be aware of/cautious of with using bottoms up?
Flexion sensitivity or positive neural signs
What is Gregg’s name for the FMP - Full excursion rib cage breathing?
Do the Hulk
Once the rib cage has the capacity to flex, begin working on ______
Craniocervical flexion
Describe the FMP - trunk flexion and extension (surfing or rag doll)
Primarily used for evaluation. Train pt to collapse into full trunk flexion and elongate into full extension while maintaining a vertical line and progress to circular motions. (Sitting)
What is the purpose of suspended lumbar flexion?
To place traction in flexion on L5 region for STM and vertebral mobilization. Can be a completion of FBS.
What direction is pressure applied and to which vertebrae during spinal mobilization into flexion (quadruped)?
Superior pressure on the superior spinous process while pt sits back onto heel. Progress to next superior level.
