Thoracic Rotation
January 1st, 2017
Overview
How to Assess
- Stabilise the pelvis and ask the patient to turn their body to the right side. Repeat on the opposite side.
Muscles Involved
- Internal & external oblique, multifidus.
Normal Range of Motion
- 30°
Instead of stabilising the pelvis manually you may ask the patient to sit down and perform this motion, accomplishing the same stabilisation.
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