Dowel Toe Tap

Thoracic SpineThoracic Flexibility
Written By David Song

DOWEL TOE TAP

This is a thoracic mobility exercise that utilizes a dowel. Start by standing with your legs wider than shoulder distance apart. Hold the far ends of the dowel. Slowly rotate the torso as take one of the dowel to tap the floor inwards of the opposite side’s foot.

Structures Involved:

  • Thoracic Spine

  • Multifidus

  • Obliques

  • Rotatores Brevis

  • Rotatores Longus

Related Conditions:

  • Thoracolumbar Syndrome

  • Cervicothoracic Junction Dysfunction

  • Costovertebral Irritation / Costotransverse Irritation

Exercise Equipment:

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