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BACK STRETCHES

Cat Stretch- Active
Cat Stretch - Passive with Partner Assist
Low Back Stretch - Active
Low Back Stretch - Passive

PNF Series:

Back Stretch

Isometric contraction - lift your back off the floor by contracting your buttocks and lower-back muscles, hold for 3 seconds; relax by lowering your back to the floor.
Then perform an active stretch with passive assist, hold for 10 seconds

Buttocks Stretch

Isometric contraction - lie with both feet flat on the floor and tighten your buttocks muscles, hold for 3 seconds; relax for 2 seconds
Then perform an active stretch with passive assist, hold for 10 seconds


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