TRUNK, THORACIC SPINE – HYPOMOBILITY
Examples of indications
1. Thoracic hypomobility.
2. Increased thoracic kyphosis.
Goal
1. Mobility training of the thoracic spine.
2. Improved posture.
Placement of electrodes
Place two pairs of electrodes along the spinal erector muscles
paravertebrally and over the rhomboid muscles at the height of the
hypomobile area.
Suggested programs
CEFAR REHAB X2: 10, 12, 14
TRUNK, LOWER BACK – AWARENESS TRAINING OF BACK EXTENSORS
Examples of indications
Pain/insufficiency in lower back.
Goal
1. Increased awareness of the trunk muscles.
2. Increased postural control.
3. Increased stability.
Placement of electrodes
Place two pairs of electrodes paravertebrally in
the lumbar region, along the spinal erector muscles on both sides.
Suggested programs
CEFAR REHAB X2: 10, 12, 14
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