Lumbo-Pelvic Control

Question 1

What are the core local stabilisers

Answer 1

Transverse Abdominus (TA)
Multifidus (Segmental)
Diaphragm
Pelvic floor
Psoas (Posterior fibres)

Question 2

What are the core global stabilisers

Answer 2

Obliques
Multifidus (superficial)
Spinalis (Erector Spinae)
Psoas (Anterior fibres)
Quadratus Lumborum (oblique fibres)

Question 3

What are the core global mobilisers

Answer 3

Rectus Abdominus
Longissimus (Erector Spinae)
Illiocostalis (Erector Spinae)
Quadratus Lumborum (Lateral fibres)

Question 4

Chronic Lower back pain

Answer 4

Have a pattern of dysfunction
Poor stabilising control
Muscles fail to engage and control posture
Fail to transfer force and load through trunk

Question 5

Pelvic control exercises

Answer 5

Finding neutral- sitting, all 4’s, lying
Biofeedback- hold neutral
Cat-camel
Thread the needle
Child’s pose stretch