thoracic spine interventions

Question 1

what intervention is used for upper back/ribcage restriction (because tested with ER at side)

Answer 1

crime scence pose

Question 2

how to perform teh Crime Scene Pose- Upper back/ribcage restriction

Answer 2

1. Lie on your stomach with one arm out to the side and your
   leg bent outwards.
2. Press your wrist, elbow, and knee gently into the ground.
3. Keep your ribs in contact with the floor.
4. Breathe in through your nose for five counts, then exhale
   softly for five counts.
5. Hold this position for 60 seconds, alternating sides.

Question 3

what intervention is used for lower chest restriction

kniw this by doing ER at 90°

Answer 3

swiss ball backward bend

Question 4

how do u perform the Swiss ball backward bend- Lower chest restriction

Answer 4

1. Lie on your back over a Swiss ball with your head tipped backward.
2. Place your hands on your head, letting your elbows flare outward until you
   feel a light stretch.
3. Press your elbows gently into your head, activating your biceps.
4. Breathe deeply for 3–4 sets of 60 seconds.

Question 5

what intervention is sued for Front upper chest restrictions

know this bc of bend back- lower test

Answer 5

Swiss ball backward bend (hand down)-`

Question 6

how to perfomr the Swiss ball backward bend (hand down)- Front upper chest
restrictions

Answer 6

1. Lie on your back over a Swiss ball with your head tipped backward.
2. Place your hands on your belly, gently dropping one down towards the floor.
3. Press your hand gently into the ball when you feel the restriction
4. Breathe deeply for 3–4 sets of 60 seconds

Question 7

what is the Crocodile breathing with pads used for

Answer 7

Lower back/ribcage and
Front upper chest restrictions

Question 8

how to perfomr the crocodile breathing w pads

Answer 8

1. Lie on your stomach with a pad or firm pillow under your lower ribs and pubic bone.
2. Rest your arms overhead with your elbows and wrists pressing lightly into the
   ground.
3. Focus on keeping your lower ribs in contact with the pad.
4. Inhale slowly for five counts through your nose, and exhale softly through your
   mouth. Your chest should slightly raise up
5. Repeat for 3–4 sets of 60 seconds