DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH

SCIENCES

TOPIC: Self-Stabilizing and Self-Mobilizing Exercises

Assignment No: Two

Subject: Manual Therapy

Submitted To: Ma’am Ambreen Asghar Sajjad

Submitted By: Zulekha

Roll No: 17/2019/629

Date: 17-Nov-2021
➢ Lumber Self -Mobilization Exercise

The purpose of self-mobilization exercises is to increase joint mobility at hypomobile

segments. Specificity of motion may be accomplished through ligamentous or facet- locking
techniques, by the use of the patient’s hands or by a device (e.g., a roll or the back of the chair)
to allow motion to occur at a particular segment without creating unwanted extension at other
areas.
1- Quadricep Flexion-Extension
A. In Quadricep flexion-extension is
performed by slowly cycling through full
supine flexion to full extension

B. Extension can be localized to different

areas of the spine by allowing the spine
to sag and then rocking forward or
backward. When maintaining the sag,
rocking forward promotes extension
lower in the spine. Rocking backward
promotes extension higher in the spine.
2- Sidebending
A. Standing, arms behind neck. positioning of
the lower limbs is critical to localize motion
to the targeted segment and to prevent
sagging of the pelvis. By moving the legs
apart or abducting the ipsilateral leg to the
level of the targeted segment, active
 mobilization can be localized to the hypomobile segments that may be
present distal to the segments.
B. The patient actively sidebands the upper
trunk.

➢ Lumber Self-Stabilizing Exercise

The lumbar stabilization exercise program includes a range of exercises that

typically progress from beginning to more advanced:

• From static (lying) to dynamic (standing or jumping)

• From resisting gravity to resisting additional outside force
• From predictable to unpredictable movements
• From individual components of a movement to the complete range of motion
in a movement

At all times the neutral spine position is maintained. Progression to the next
exercise generally depends on learning to maintain the neutral spine properly
during the current exercise. The physical therapist or exercise therapist is trained
to help the patient learn the proper technique.
Hamstring Stretch
➢ Cervical Self-Stabilizing Exercise

Isometric strengthening:
1.Sit in a chair with your back supported and your head in the neutral

position. Place your hand across your forehead. Push your head and neck
forward as hard as you are able while firmly resisting any movement of
your head with your hand. Push for 10 seconds, then relax, and repeat
three times.

2.Similarly, place your hand against the back of your head as you try to

push your head backward against the resistance of your hand. Push as
hard as you are able for 10 seconds, relax, and repeat three times.

3.Do the same by bending your neck to either side, again pushing as hard

as you can against the resistance of your hand that is placed against the
side of your head. Push for 10 seconds, relax, and repeat three times.