Sphinx and Chicken: Exploring the Spine from the Stomach

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The lesson begins by tracing the midline and sensing the back on the floor. Moving to the stomach, participants explore lifting the head and looking with the eyes before propping themselves up on their elbows to investigate movements of the spine, shoulders, and head, including a specific pecking motion likened to a bird.

Lying On FrontLying On BackStandingProne ExplorationEye Head CoordinationSpinal MobilityDistinguishing Left And RightInfant Developmental MovementsMotif: Rib Shoulder DifferentiationEquipment: CushionsFlexion/Extension: Strongly ExtensionRotation: ModerateSide bending: MinorCross-lateral: Minor