PROTOTYPEStretch lessons are a prototype. The 3D is a schematic of positions and hand contacts.

Exercise 49

Assisted Seated Thoracic Rotation

Drag to rotate

Client's muscles and trainer's surface

01 / 4Keep the pelvis forwardsBreathe easily

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Seated (stool) · Thoracic rotation and pelvic stability

Assisted Seated Thoracic Rotation

An assisted stretch for the thoracic rotation and pelvic stability, observing contact, stabilisation and compensation separately.

PHASE 01Breathe easily

Keep the pelvis forwards

With both feet flat on the floor, keep the pelvis facing forwards.

Keep the stretch gentle and stop if you feel pain or numbness. Playback time is for comparing movements, not a prescribed holding time.

Trainer position

Stand behind the client where you can observe the rib cage and pelvis separately.

Contact and support

Place the palms broadly on the front of the right shoulder and on the left shoulder blade.

Hand placement in 3D: front of the right shoulder, left shoulder blade

Stabilisation

Confirm the support through the soles of the feet and the seat, and keep the pelvis facing forwards.

Compensation

Pelvic rotation, twisting only at the lower back, neck rotation, breath-holding.

Easier option

Reduce the range and let the weight of the leg or arm rest on a cushion or the table. Go back to checking a pain-free starting position.

Cues and consent

Tell the client where you will touch and which way you will move, and say, 'Tell me straight away if you feel any pain or discomfort.' Confirm consent before touching and before moving.

Stop criteria

Return to the starting position immediately if the client reports sharp pain, numbness, weakness, a pinching feeling in the joint, dizziness, shortness of breath or anxiety, or asks to stop.