Exploring the Clock: Fingers to Spine

Listed by the publisher as “fingers to spine – kinesophics”

The instructor guides students through movements while lying on their side. Using an imaginary clock face as a reference, participants reach one arm towards different hours of the dial and roll their hip in opposing directions to explore how the entire spine and rib cage coordinate to allow reaching.

Lying On SideLying On BackSittingStandingSpineThe ClockReaching And LengtheningSpinal TwistingRib Cage MobilityAsymmetryMotif: ClockEquipment: BlanketEquipment: PillowsEquipment: TowelsFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: DefiningSide bending: ModerateCross-lateral: Moderate