1. Bridge
2. Bridge-Leg Lift
3. Bridge-Leg Extension
Bridging Overview:
Bridging exercises help the individual "find" their "neutral spine" - a position in which the back is stabilized and less prone to injury. Once the individual has mastered the pelvic tilt exercise and is quickly and easily able to achieve a "neutral spine" position, bridging exercises may be initiated.
Remember To:
• continue breathing during the exercise
• maintain slow and controlled leg movements
• avoid excessive low back extension during exercise
• avoid pelvic twisting during exercise
1. Bridge POSITION: On back with knees bent and arms at side. DESCRIPTION: Tighten the abdominal muscles and slightly squeeze the buttocks. Then, tilt the pelvis into a "neutral" position and raise pelvis off the floor. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat this sequence ___ times.
2. Bridge-Leg Lift POSITION: On back with knees bent and arms at side. DESCRIPTION: Once in the bridge position as described above, raise one leg bringing the foot approximately 6 inches off the floor. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds, then return the foot to the floor. Repeat this movement with the opposite leg. Repeat this sequence ___ times.
3. Bridge-Leg Extension POSITION: On back with knees bent and arms at side. DESCRIPTION: Once in the bridge position as described above, extend one leg outwards until the knee is fully extended. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds, then return the foot to the floor. Repeat this movement with the opposite leg. Repeat this sequence ___ times.
Perform ___ times per day.
Perform ___ days per week.
CAUTION: If this or any other stretch/exercise causes pain, tingling, numbness or other abnormality, immediately discontinue and contact our office as soon as possible.
: The exercises/stretches contained within this website are solely for the use of existing, active patients of our clinic who have received a prescription for these exercises/stretches. Other individuals do not have our permission to perform the exercises/stretches contained within. Attempting to perform these exercises/stretches, unless explicitly prescribed by our office, could result in serious injury or a worsening of existing conditions.
Perform ___ times per day.
Perform ___ days per week.
CAUTION: If this or any other stretch/exercise causes pain, tingling, numbness or other abnormality, immediately discontinue and contact our office as soon as possible.
: The exercises/stretches contained within this website are solely for the use of existing, active patients of our clinic who have received a prescription for these exercises/stretches. Other individuals do not have our permission to perform the exercises/stretches contained within. Attempting to perform these exercises/stretches, unless explicitly prescribed by our office, could result in serious injury or a worsening of existing conditions.
Perform ___ times per day.
Perform ___ days per week.
CAUTION: If this or any other stretch/exercise causes pain, tingling, numbness or other abnormality, immediately discontinue and contact our office as soon as possible.
: The exercises/stretches contained within this website are solely for the use of existing, active patients of our clinic who have received a prescription for these exercises/stretches. Other individuals do not have our permission to perform the exercises/stretches contained within. Attempting to perform these exercises/stretches, unless explicitly prescribed by our office, could result in serious injury or a worsening of existing conditions.
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