Four Point Stabilization

Professional Rationale
A progression from the supine environment that helps the patient engage the TA in a less supported position.

Client Rationale
This is a basic core exercise that teaches you to 'turn on' your transverse abdominus (TA) in a less supported environment than laying on your back, but more supported than sitting or standing. It is often helpful to lay a dowel or cane across your back, as in the event that you move your spine and aren't stabilizing properly, the dowel will move or fall off of your back.



Instructions

• Keep your back flat and in neutral.
• Tighten you lower abdominals without allowing your lower back to move.
• Breathe.
• Do not hold your breath.

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