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Tag: Global Stabilization System

  • Core Exercises: Part 2

    Global Stabilization System Muscles attach from the pelvis to the spine. Main responsibility:  Transfer weight between the upper body and lower body Additional responsibilities:  Stability between the pelvis and spine, increasing stabilization of the core during functional movements Muscles, include: Quadratus Lumborum, Psoas Major, External Oblique, portions of Internal Oblique, Rectus Abdominis, Gluteus Medius, Adductor…

  • Build Your Foundation – Target Your Core!

    “Ab” exercises are out, Core exercises are in Strengthening your core musculature will help you reach your goal of a flatter, toned midsection and reduce low back pain. What is the “core”? Structures that form the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC), which include:  lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and hip joint. What muscles make up the “core”? Local Stabilization System:  Muscles attach…

  • Muscles of the Core

    To start off the series of “Tight Tuesday” posts, I would like to begin with a post about basic core musculature anatomy… There are three parts of our core: Local Stabilization System, Global Stabilization System, and Movement System.  Local Stabilization System Muscles attach directly to the vertebrae  Primarily responsible for intervertebral and intersegmental stability, providing support from vertebra…