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Lumbar/Quadratus lumborum self-stretch
CreatedJune 11, 2020
Last UpdatedMay 11, 2021
byMeghan
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Standing
- Patient stands with the arm of the involved side stretched overhead.
- Patient laterally translates the pelvis toward the involved side as the trunk is side bent away from the involved side.
- The position is sustained for 15-30 seconds and repeated two to three times.
- The opposite side is stretched to symmetry.
Seated
- Patient sits with legs extended out wide in front of them
- Bring arm ipsilateral to dysfunctional side overhead and reach towards toes
Laying Down
- Patient supine
- Bring knees up and over to contralateral side of disfunction
- Make sure the back remains flat so as to not engage lumbar spine
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