1
Q
What is the purpose of this exercise?
A
To monitor for facilitation of paraspinals and weakness of glutes and/or hamstrings
2
Q
Instructions?
A
Patient lies prone and extends thigh and leg straight off table.
3
Q
Findings?
A
The paraspinals contract before the glutes and hamstrings - dysfunction
The glutes contract before the hamstrings - dysfunction
4
Q
Normal sequence or pattern of muscle contractions.
A
Ipsilateral hamstrings, ipsilateral glutes, contralateral paraspinals, ipsilateral paraspinals
5
Q
Facilitated muscle
A
Lumbar Paraspinals
6
Q
Inhibited muscles
A
Hamstrings and glutes
7
Q
Beginner exercise
A
Squats
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