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2. Derived positions
Positions derived from
kneeling

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CONTENTS
Introduction Muscle work
Kneeling postion Effects and uses
Types
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5. Introduction
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6. INTRODUCTION
• Derived position
• Understanding of previous lectures

7. KNEELING
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8. • As like fundamental position of standing but weight is
transmitted through the knee joint due to the right
alignment of knee to the body.
• The lower leg rests on the floor with the feet plantar
flexed, position of arm as in standing.
• It is much difficult position to maintain.
KNEELING

9. • Many upper limb and trunk exercises
can be performed
• To perform coordination and balance
exercises
• Used in mat exercises
Uses

10. Positions derived from
kneeling:
• Half kneeling
• Kneel sitting
• Prone kneeling
• Inclined prone kneeling

11. • One knee supports most of the body weight and the
other leg is bent to a right angle at hip, knee
• Foot is supported in forward direction
Half KNEELING

12. Muscle work
• The abductors of the hip joint of the
supporting leg and the lumbar side flexors of
the opposite side work to balance the trunk.
• The extensors of the hip and knee of the
forward leg works slightly to assist balance.

13. Effects and uses
• Pelvis is well fixed in the position for
trunk side bending and rotation
exercises , when the trunk moves in a
direction away from the supporting leg
• Neck exercises, stretching and
strengthening of hip and knee muscles

14. • Knees and hips are flexed so the patient sits on his
heels.
• It is sometimes used for small children
• Most people find it very uncomfortable.
KNEEL SITTING

15. Effects and uses
• To perform trunk bending and stretching
exercises
• To perform neck exercises
• To perform stretching and
strengthening exercises for hip and knee
muscles

16. • The trunk is horizontal supported under the shoulder
by the arms and at the pelvis by the thighs which
must be held vertical, the head is held in line with the
trunk
• A type of kneeling supported by all four limbs.
PRONE KNEELING

17. Muscle work
• Shoulder and hip joint muscles work to
stabilize the supporting limbs
• Flexors of the lumbar spine prevent hollowing
of the back.

18. Effects and uses
• Suitable for trunk and head exercises
• Pelvis is free for anteroposterior and lateral
movement , but fixed for rotation
• Body may be inclined forward and downward by
abducting the shoulders and bending the elbows,
this expands the thorax and localizes lateral
flexion to thoracic region.
• Coordination exercises

19. • The same as prone kneeling, but there is more that 90
degrees flexion of both elbows shoulders are flexed
and abducted, the head rested on the hands or on
plinth
Inclined PRONE
KNEELING

20. Effects and uses
• A weakened Pelvic floor can be relieved of the
weight of the viscera or the uterus may be
assisted by gravity into the normal position
• To perform breathing exercises and postural
draining technique
• Example:
Muslim namaz(sajda) position

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