Thoracic Manual Techniques and Exercises
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The primary movement of the thorax is rotation. The main rotation centres in the body are the upper neck, mid thoracic spine, hips and low ankle joints. If rotation is impaired in these areas, you will end up with ‘victims’ by compensating in body parts in between them e.g. neck, lower back and knee pain.
Normal movement of the thoracic spine into a forward bend or ‘slouch’ involves the ribs and spinal segments rotating forward. As the thoracic spine extends, the ribs and spinal segments rotate backwards. Bending to the side is a combination of spinal segments side bending, ribs on the same come together while ribs on the opposite side separate. Inability to move well in all directions predisposes people to injury and pain.[1]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Lifecare North sports Clinic Thoracic spine Available from: https://www.lifecare.com.au/clinic/northern-sports-physiotherapy-clinic/news/thoracic-spine/ (last accessed 16.4.2020)
