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The ptient lies on its back witch the feet flat on the ground and 60 degrees flexion in the knees. Then the patient lifts is hip from the ground until the back and upper limb of the leg are on the same line. | The ptient lies on its back witch the feet flat on the ground and 60 degrees flexion in the knees. Then the patient lifts is hip from the ground until the back and upper limb of the leg are on the same line. | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
Bridging exercise, a closed chain weight-bearing exercise,is an exercise which increases muscular strength of the hip extensors and promotes trunk stability. It is often prescribed for patients with back pain , and increases the activities of trunk stabilization muscles such as the internal oblique, external oblique, and erector spinae muscles.[1]
Technique
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The ptient lies on its back witch the feet flat on the ground and 60 degrees flexion in the knees. Then the patient lifts is hip from the ground until the back and upper limb of the leg are on the same line.
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Min Yong Eom, MPH, PT,Sin Ho Chung, PhD, PT,Tae Sung Ko, PhD, PT. Effects of Bridging Exercise on Different Support Surfaces on the Transverse Abdominis: J. Phys. Ther. Sci.25: 1343–1346, 2013