NEUROLOGICAL  CLINIC

LEÂ XUAÂN LONG,M. D., Neurosurgeon - LEÂ XUAÂN TRUNG  M. D., Ph.D., Professor 

Collaborators : LEÂ XUAÂN BIEÂN,MD.   -   LEÂ BAÊNG TAÂM,Ph.

Example of exercise program for patients with  low back pain

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1-Lying on your back with knees bent,press the small of your back into the bed. Tighten your abdominal and buttock muscles.

2-Knees to chest. Lying on your back, slowly bring both knees up to your chest.

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3-Partial sit-ups. Lie on your back with knees bent and arms crossed. With chin tucked, slowly lift your head and shoulders toward your knees.

4-Bobath exercise. Assume position as illustrated.while keeping your back level, raise one arm and opposite leg as shown.

Repeat with opposite arm and leg .

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5- Lower back strengthening. Lie on belly with forehead resting on floor or small towel roll. Raise head, shoulder, chest, belly, and hands off as shown. Return to starting position and repeat.

6- Leg lifts while lying on side. Lie on your side,weak leg on top. The lower leg should be bent to help balance. Keep the top leg straight and in line with your body. Stay on your side and lift your leg up toward the ceiling. Do not bring your leg forward. Slowly lower it.

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7- Hip external rotation. Lying on your back with entire leg straight, roll entire leg outward.

8- Hip internal rotation. Lying on your back with your leg straight, roll entire 

leg inward.

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9- Prone hip extension. Lie on your stomach with both legs straight. Lift one leg up toward the ceiling,keeping your knee straight. Slowly lower it. 

10- Hip flexion. Sitting on stairs or a chair with both feet flat on the floor, raise one knee up toward your chest as high as possible. Slowly lower it.

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11-Bridging exercise. Lie on back with knees bent and arms straight. Pull toes up toward the ceiling and push heels into the floor. Tighten buttocks and slowly lift up until hips are fully extended. Return to the starting position and repeat.