Slings

Question 1

Primary Sling

Answer 1

Our center, local muscles, increases spinal stability when activated

Should always be active

Question 2

Anterior oblique sling muscles

Answer 2

External obliques
Abdominal Fascia
Adductors of the opposite side

Question 3

Anterior oblique sling injuries

Answer 3

Groin injuries
Pubic symphysis dysfunction

Question 4

Exercises that target the anterior oblique sling

Answer 4

Reciprocal movement (mimics walking)
- one leg stretch
- double leg stretch
- scissors

Or placing something between the knees and squeezing

Question 5

Muscles of the posterior oblique sling

Answer 5

Latissimus dorsi
Thoraco-lumbar fascia
Opposite glute max

Gives closure through the back of the pelvis

Question 6

Posterior oblique sling injuries/ dysfunctions

Answer 6

SIJ dysfunction
Pelvic girdle problems

Question 7

Exercises that target posterior oblique sling

Answer 7

Shoulder bridge
Swimming
Side kick - when leg goes back
One leg kick - l2 &l4

Question 8

Muscles of the deep longitudinal sling

Answer 8

Erector spinae
Multifidus
Thoracolumbar fascia
Sacrotuberous ligament
Biceps femoris (same side)