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Spinal Twists Flashcards

1
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Ardha Padmasana

seated spine twist

A

Half Lotus Twist

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Ardha Sukhasana

seated spine twist

A

Revolved Easy Pose

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Marichyasana - Variation 1 & 3

seated spine twist

A

Great Sage Pose

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4
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Ardha Matsyendrasana

seated spine twist

A

Half Lord of the Fishes

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5
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Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana

seated spine twist

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Revolving Head to Knee Pose

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6
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Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

standing twist

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Revolving side (or Lateral) Angle Pose

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Parivrtta Trikonasana

standing twist

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Revolving Triangle

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Parivrtta Anjaneyasana

standing twist

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Revolving High Lunge

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Parivrtta Utkatasana

standing twist

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Revolving Chair

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10
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Supta Matsyendrasaana

A

Supine Twist with knee bent

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Jathara Parivṛttāsana - Variation A & B

supine twist

A

Revolved abdomen pose

Variation A & B (bent legs/straight legs)

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12
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Supta Jānu Parivṛttāsana (supine twist)

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Supine twist with one knee bent

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Parivṛttā Uttānāsana

Standing Twist

A

Revolved Intense Forward Fold

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14
Q

In what position is a disc most likely to herniate?

A

Flexion paired with axial rotation eg. standing twists

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15
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How do twists aid digestion?

A

Stimulate the liver, gall bladder and regulates the secretion of bile

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16
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How do twists aid elimination?

A

Massages and tones the kidneys

17
Q

Which colon is stimulated when twisting right?

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Ascending

18
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Which colon is stimulated when twisting left?

A

Descending

19
Q

How do twists aid reproduction?

A

massages our reproductive organs sending fresh blood to the area

20
Q

How are twists beneficial for those with Type II Diabetes?

A

Stimulates the pancreas which regulates our blood sugar levels

21
Q

How are twists beneficial for the spine?

A

Engages spinal muscles

Sends fresh blood to nourish the spinal column

22
Q

How are twists beneficial for those with asthma and respiratory conditions?

A

Require deeper breathing and increase lung capacity

23
Q

What endocrine gland is stimulated when we twist left?

A

Pancreas

24
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How do twists effect blood pressure?

A

Creates intra-abdominal pressure, which is therapeutic for low blood pressure, contraindicated for high

25
Q

Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for scoliosis?

A

Therapeutic - they correct spinal misalignment

26
Q

Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for hyperkyphosis?

A

Therapeutic - they reduce it

27
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What kind of twists can be performed during pregnancy?

A

Open twists only

28
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Are spine twists therapeutic or contraindicated for acute spinal conditions?

A

Contraindicated

29
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PHYSIOLOGICAL BENEFITS - List 4

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  • Squeeze soak theory
  • Release tension through the muscles of the spine
  • Opens and stretches intercostal muscles and expands rib cage
  • Massages kidneys and assists in nourishing adrenal glands
  • Therapeutic for adrenal exhaustion and chronic fatigue syndrome
  • When stimulating the Pancreas, we also support the production of insulin and glucagon to control sugar levels
30
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MAJOR MUSCLES ACTIVATED

A
  • Latissimus dorsi
  • Trapezius
  • Deltoid
  • Serratus Anterior
  • Transverse Abdominus
  • Rectus Abdominus
  • Internal and External Obliques
31
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CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS

A

• Not advised to be practiced whilst pregnant (open
twists instead)
• HBP
• If suffering from a neck injury offer the variation
• Not advised if you have a spine injury, offer a gentler twist (depends on pose)

32
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SAFE ALIGNMENT FOCUS POINTS

A

• Find length in spine before rotating to
create space to protect SIJ and lumbar spine

• Rotate through the thoracic spine to protect
lumbar spine

• To avoid straining the neck give options for
placement – gaze up, neutral or to floor

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