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== Introduction == | |||
[[Stretching]] plays a pivotal role in any physical activity as it improves [[blood]] circulation and provides nutrients to joints. It also alleviates muscle soreness and stress.<ref>Lam OT, Strenger DM, Chan-Fee M, Pham PT, Preuss RA, Robbins SM. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29602304/ Effectiveness of the McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy for treating low Back Pain:] literature review with meta-analysis. journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy. 2018 Jun;48(6):476-90.</ref> | |||
[[ | == Method == | ||
'''Starting position:''' Lie on your back with a targeted leg fall off the bed. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor. | |||
'''Action:''' Bend your other knee and hug your knee towards your chest, placing hands on your leg. Then breathe deeply and hold this position for several seconds. Then, relax and lower the knee to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side. <ref name=":0">Dydyk AM, Sapra A. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551558/ Williams Back Exercises.]</ref> | |||
The video below demonstrates how to perform the modified version of the exercise: <ref>Collegiate Sports Medicine(Red Deer).Knee to Chest Exercise. Available from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kzfXDNq_P8 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kzfXDNq_P8] [last accessed 23/10/2020]</ref>{{#ev:youtube|8kzfXDNq_P8}} | |||
== Clinical Significance == | |||
Single knee-to-chest is part of the exercise concept developed for individuals with [[Chronic Low Back Pain|chronic low back pain]], known as [[Williams Flexion Exercise|Williams flexion exercises]]. | |||
The theory underlying these exercises can be explained as follows: When pressure is placed on the posterior aspect of the lumbar vertebral with extension, [[Disc Herniation|disc herniation]] can occur. This is due to increased lumbar lordosis; lumbar lordosis would decrease by limiting the pressure placed on the posterior aspect of the [[Lumbar Vertebrae|lumbar vertebra]]. The decrease in pressure would improve by improving the flexion of the vertebral disc, leading to decreased disc herniation, thus reducing the incidence of chronic low back pain. The exercises also open the [[Lumbar Vertebrae|intervertebral foramen]] to provide additional lumbar stability. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
Williams felt that single knee-to-chest exercise helped open the intervertebral foramen, stretched the ligaments, and distracted the apophyseal joints. | |||
When patients perform these exercises regularly; | |||
* it reduces the pain, | |||
* improve the stability of the lower pelvis, | |||
* increase the range of motion. | |||
== References == | |||
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[[Category:Exercise Therapy]] | |||
[[Category:Lumbar Spine - Interventions]] | |||
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This article is currently under review and may not be up to date. Please come back soon to see the finished work! (29/02/2024)
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Stretching plays a pivotal role in any physical activity as it improves blood circulation and provides nutrients to joints. It also alleviates muscle soreness and stress.[1]
Method[edit | edit source]
Starting position: Lie on your back with a targeted leg fall off the bed. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor.
Action: Bend your other knee and hug your knee towards your chest, placing hands on your leg. Then breathe deeply and hold this position for several seconds. Then, relax and lower the knee to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side. [2]
The video below demonstrates how to perform the modified version of the exercise: [3]
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
Single knee-to-chest is part of the exercise concept developed for individuals with chronic low back pain, known as Williams flexion exercises.
The theory underlying these exercises can be explained as follows: When pressure is placed on the posterior aspect of the lumbar vertebral with extension, disc herniation can occur. This is due to increased lumbar lordosis; lumbar lordosis would decrease by limiting the pressure placed on the posterior aspect of the lumbar vertebra. The decrease in pressure would improve by improving the flexion of the vertebral disc, leading to decreased disc herniation, thus reducing the incidence of chronic low back pain. The exercises also open the intervertebral foramen to provide additional lumbar stability. [2]
Williams felt that single knee-to-chest exercise helped open the intervertebral foramen, stretched the ligaments, and distracted the apophyseal joints.
When patients perform these exercises regularly;
- it reduces the pain,
- improve the stability of the lower pelvis,
- increase the range of motion.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Lam OT, Strenger DM, Chan-Fee M, Pham PT, Preuss RA, Robbins SM. Effectiveness of the McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy for treating low Back Pain: literature review with meta-analysis. journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy. 2018 Jun;48(6):476-90.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dydyk AM, Sapra A. Williams Back Exercises.
- ↑ Collegiate Sports Medicine(Red Deer).Knee to Chest Exercise. Available from www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kzfXDNq_P8 [last accessed 23/10/2020]
