STRENGTHENING EXERCISES

• Lie on back, knees bent.

• Press small of back into floor.

• Feel abdominal contraction.

• Lie on back, knees bent.

• Place hands on thighs.

• Lift shoulders off floor and slide hands toward knees.

• Slowly return to start.  Perform 30 repetitions.

Bridging

Side to Side w/pelvic tilt

• Lie on back, knees bent, hands by sides.
• Lift hips up toward ceiling.  Hold 3 seconds at top.
• Return to start.  Repeat 30 times.

• Lie on back, knees bent, hands behind head or by sides.
• While holding pelvic tilt, slowly lower knees to one side, then the other.
• Do not let back come off the floor.
• Repeat 30 times.