Patient Exercises
Swiss Ball Hamstring Curls
This exercises is great for anyone with a flexed pelvis due to the hamstrings being lengthened and weakened in this dysfunctional position. Most runners or athletes will be quad dominant so this is an effective exercise for these populations.
Straight Leg Hip Extensions
This exercise is targeted towards individuals with a flexed pelvic position with lower back pain or hip pain. The higher your feet are placed, the more challenging the exercise.
Wall Groin Stretch
For anyone with a flexed pelvis, medial knee pain, or internal rotation of the femur this stretch is for you.
Swiss Ball Assisted Quad Stretch
For anyone who is quadricep dominant, this stretch is for you. Bringing the leg that is on the ball angled more backwards and further down will increase the stretch.
Arm Rotation Against Wall
For anyone lacking thoracic rotation while running, feels stiff with torso rotation, or has a unilateral torso rotation, this is for you.
Seated Wall Angels
For anyone with limited thoracic mobility, shoulder pain, or mid-back pain this is for you.
Seated Gastrocnemius Stretch with Band
For anyone who stands for long periods of time, projects on the coronal plane, has plantar fasciitis or hammer toes this is for you.
Subscapularis Stretch
For anyone lacking shoulder mobility or pain with overhead movement this is a great stretch for you. Desk workers particularly need this stretch.
Posterior Glute Stretch
For anyone with one hip rotated toward the front when standing still, projection on the coronal plane, an extended pelvis, or suffering from hip or lower back pain this is a great stretch!
Adductor Slides
If your adductors are tight and glutes are weak, do this!
Quadratus Lumborum Stretch
If you have low back pain and/or a flexed pelvis, this stretch will help bring your pelvis back in balance.
Hamstring Curls with Sliders
You can either use sliders, or paper plates as an replacement. This exercise is targeted for anyone with a flexed pelvis position. Ensure your butt is off the floor and you are utilizing your hamstrings. If you have a flexed pelvis and lower back pain this exercise will be for you.
Piriformis Dynamic Stretch
This exercise is for anyone demonstrating external rotation of the femur or sciatica like symptoms. The more you lean forward, the more of a stretch you’ll feel.
Band Assisted Quad Stretch
With this stretch you can either use a resistance band or rope. With the ankle off the ground, bring the hips forward until a stretch is felt for two seconds, then relax.
Resisted Thoracic Rotation
For anyone lacking thoracic rotation while running, feels stiff with torso rotation, or has a unilateral torso rotation this is for you. Make sure to have the palm facing up on the arm pulling away from the wall.
Thoracic Mobility with Foam Roller
For anyone lacking thoracic rotation while running, feels stiff with torso rotation, or has a unilateral torso rotation this is for you. Make sure to have the palm facing up on the working arm.
Kettlebell Latissimus Dorsi Stretch
For anyone with an extended thoracic spine, limited thoracic range of motion, stiff shoulders, or often lifts things overhead, this is a vital stretch.
Standing Gastrocnemius Stretch
For anyone who stands for long periods of time, projects on the coronal plane, has plantar fasciitis or hammer toes this is for you.
Latissimus Dorsi Stretch with Broomstick
For anyone with an extended thoracic spine, limited thoracic range of motion, stiff shoulders this is a vital stretch. Swimmers particularly need this stretch.
Dynamic Hamstring Stretch
For anyone with an extended pelvis, tibial torsion or projection on the coronal plane this is a vital stretch. Alternating contrating with relaxing this will allow for more of a stretch.
Quad Pin & Contract
For those with a flexed pelvis due to tight quads, this exercise will lengthen and release the quadraceps
Iliopsoas Stretch
If you have tight "hip flexors" from sitting, running or cycling, this will help lengthen your iliopsoas.