Slump Sitting Mobilization

  • Patient sitting at the edge of the table with the neck and trunk flexed, arms behind the back.
  • Therapist stabilizes the head and neck in flexion and passively straightens the leg to the barrier.
  • The therapist then immediately releases the tension by bending the knee.
  • Therapist repeatedly straightens and bends the knee 8-10 times.
  • Patient is then instructed to sit up tall and rock the pelvis forward (6:00) and backward (12:00) to release any tension in the low back.
  • Repeat this sequence with the other leg and then with both legs.
  • Further mobilization can be done by holding dorsiflexion of the ankle while straightening of the knee.
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