Rocking the Back with the Help of One Leg

Listed by the publisher as “sharon 110403”

Students explore rocking along the spine by holding one foot and lengthening the leg toward the ceiling while lying on their back. The lesson involves rolling from side to side and using leg momentum to transition smoothly between lying down and sitting up. These movements clarify the relationship between the hip joints, the spine, and the backs of the legs.

Lying On BackLying On SideSittingStandingRocking And RollingSpinal MobilityHamstring LengtheningHip Joint MobilitySitting UpFlexibility Without StretchingMotif: Hand Holding FootEquipment: Shoes (Optional For Head Support)Flexion/Extension: Strongly FlexionRotation: MinorSide bending: NoneCross-lateral: Moderate