Thoracics

Question 1

What exercise helps poor thoracic extension

Answer 1

bird dog

Question 2

Type of Breathing

Answer 2

1) Pursed lip breathing and positive expiratory pressure breathing
2) Depends on upper traps, bucket handle motion, shoulder mechanics and thoracic kyphosis
3) Bruegger’s test and exercises

Question 3

Scoliosis is affected by which muscle?

Answer 3

Quadratus Lumborum

Question 4

What type of movement will strengthen the quadratus lumborum?

Answer 4

Hip Hiking

Question 5

What type of movement will stretch the quadratus lumborum?

Answer 5

Side-lying leg off table

Question 6

How do you perform the Wall Angel?

Answer 6

stand four inches from the wall facing away from the wall
arms in cactus or “under arrest” position
dorsum of hand against the wall
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Question 7

What does Wall Angel do?

Answer 7

flattens back
extends thoracic
improves shoulder ROM

Question 8

What do Floor Angels help?

Answer 8

lower traps

Question 9

What do Wall Angels help?

Answer 9

upper traps