Physical activity in Diseases and Disabilities

 
 

Strengthening gluteal muscles - large gluteal muscle

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Realisation: Lie on stomach, bend the right (left) leg, forehead rests on pad
Goal: Strengthening large gluteal muscle and hamstrings
Attention: By locking the pelvis we prevent activation of paravertebral muscles.Thigh is elevated only a few centimeters from floor

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Realisation: lower leg, thigh, torso, arm and forearm forms a right angle. leg is bent or straightened. We perform small movements.
Goal: Strengthening large gluteal muscle
Attention: Movement is performed only in the hip joint rather than in the lumbar spine because of the default position and activation of abdominal muscles.