SQUAT AND REACH

This is a Thoracic Spine Mobility Exercise that aims to increase both thoracic rotation extension while in a deep squat. Mobility in this region is important in order to prevent mobility compensation lower in the kinetic chain. If thoracic mobility is limited, increase hip flexion, knee flexion and ankle dorsiflexion will be required to hit squat depth - which may result in injury.

Structures Involved:

• Thoracic Spine

Related Conditions:

• Thoracolumbar Syndrome (TL Syndrome)

• Lumbar Facet Syndrome

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

• Non-Specific Low Back Pain

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