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What is one of the functions of the abdominal muscles?
What is one of the functions of the abdominal muscles?
- Aid in vision
- Regulate body temperature
- Assist in maintaining erect posture (correct)
- Enhance bone density
Lateral flexion of the pelvis is considered a static abdominal exercise.
Lateral flexion of the pelvis is considered a static abdominal exercise.
False (B)
What muscle is strengthened by lateral flexion of the pelvis?
What muscle is strengthened by lateral flexion of the pelvis?
Quadratus lumborum
The abdominal muscles play an important role in __________.
The abdominal muscles play an important role in __________.
In which position should you perform the abdominal muscles as trunk rotators exercise?
In which position should you perform the abdominal muscles as trunk rotators exercise?
What is the primary purpose of pelvic floor exercises during the antenatal period?
What is the primary purpose of pelvic floor exercises during the antenatal period?
Match the abdominal exercise with its focus:
Match the abdominal exercise with its focus:
Dynamic exercises involve holding a position without movement.
Dynamic exercises involve holding a position without movement.
Pelvic rocking exercises primarily target the muscles in the upper body.
Pelvic rocking exercises primarily target the muscles in the upper body.
Name two muscles that are part of the posterior abdominal wall.
Name two muscles that are part of the posterior abdominal wall.
What position is commonly used for the crock lying exercise?
What position is commonly used for the crock lying exercise?
Pelvic floor exercises help to avoid __________ incontinence or genital prolapse.
Pelvic floor exercises help to avoid __________ incontinence or genital prolapse.
Match the following positions with their corresponding pelvic rocking exercise:
Match the following positions with their corresponding pelvic rocking exercise:
Which muscle should NOT be contracted during pelvic floor exercises?
Which muscle should NOT be contracted during pelvic floor exercises?
Pelvic rocking exercises can only be performed while lying down.
Pelvic rocking exercises can only be performed while lying down.
In anterior pelvic tilting, which muscles are primarily engaged?
In anterior pelvic tilting, which muscles are primarily engaged?
Flashcards
Pelvic floor
Pelvic floor
Network of muscles and tissues supporting pelvic organs.
Pelvic floor exercises
Pelvic floor exercises
Exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, done in various positions.
Antenatal uses of pelvic exercises
Antenatal uses of pelvic exercises
Improves pelvic floor strength and elasticity before childbirth.
Postnatal uses of pelvic exercises
Postnatal uses of pelvic exercises
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Pelvic rocking exercises
Pelvic rocking exercises
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Muscles of anterior abdominal wall
Muscles of anterior abdominal wall
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Upward backward pelvic tilt
Upward backward pelvic tilt
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Downward forward pelvic tilt
Downward forward pelvic tilt
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Crock lying position
Crock lying position
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Functions of abdominal muscles
Functions of abdominal muscles
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Dynamic abdominal exercises
Dynamic abdominal exercises
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Lateral flexion of the pelvis
Lateral flexion of the pelvis
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Lateral flexion of the trunk
Lateral flexion of the trunk
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Pelvic rotators
Pelvic rotators
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Trunk rotators
Trunk rotators
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Antero-posterior flexors
Antero-posterior flexors
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Study Notes
Pelvic Floor
- Muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues support pelvic organs (uterus, bladder, vagina, rectum) in the lower abdominal region.
- Midline attachments include the pubic body, perineal body, and anococcygeal raphe.
- Lateral attachments include ischiopubic ramus, ischial spine, arcus tendineus, and arcus tendinous.
- Key ligaments include pubocervical, transversal cervical, and uterosacral ligaments.
Pelvic Floor Exercises
- Exercises can be performed from various comfortable positions for the mother.
- Therapist stands beside the mother at the pelvis level.
Pelvic Rocking Exercises
- Involve muscles of the anterior and posterior abdominal wall.
- Anterior abdominal wall muscles include external oblique, internal oblique, transversus abdominis, and rectus abdominis.
- Posterior abdominal wall muscles include psoas major, iliacus, and quadratus lumborum.
- Upward and backward "posterior pelvic tilting" involves abdominal and hip extensors.
- Downward and forward "anterior pelvic tilting" involves back extensors and hip flexors.
- Exercises can be performed from various positions: lying, creeping, sitting, or standing against a wall.
- Specific commands to contract and relax muscles are noted.
Abdominal Exercises
- Abdominal muscles help with respiration, defecation, protecting abdominal organs, and flexing the trunk.
- Static and dynamic types of exercises are mentioned.
- Dynamic exercises like lateral flexion of the pelvis (hip shrugging) and lateral flexion of the trunk strengthen specific muscles (quadratus lumborum, internal oblique).
- Specific positions (lying, sitting, or standing against a wall) and instructions for contractions are given.
- Exercises for rotating the trunk and anterior posterior trunk flexion are also noted.
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