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Canine Rehab Shop™

Power Core Stabilization Exercises

Seminar Outline

Purpose of Core Stabilization ExercisesAnatomy & Biomechanics of Core Why Core is NecessaryExercise InstructionsCore ExercisesCore Stretches

Purpose

Strengthen core musculature, the spine’s “corset”, protecting the spine and providing an “anchor” for limb movement.

Muscles

Back Muscles - Superficial

Abdominal Muscles - Superficial

Core Muscles - Deep

Biomechanics – Flexion

Biomechanics - Extension

Strain Injury to Back or Hip!

Exercise Instructions

Frequency: 2 times per week

Intensity: 10 high quality repetitions per session

Duration: Hold each repetition for 15-30 seconds

Core Exercises - Level 1

Example: Front Paws on Box

Example: Back Paws on Disc

Example: All Paws on Tilt Board

All Paws on Wobble Board

Stretching Exercises

The Healthy Way to Stretch Your Dog book or DVD

Cranial Hip

Joint Stabilization

Hindlimb Stretches

Hindlimb StretchesCranial Hip

Straight Plane & Stretch

SpineStretchesBack Flexion

Joint Stabilization

SpineStretchesBack Flexion

Joint Stabilization & Stretch – Small or Medium Dog

SpineStretchesBack Extension

Muscles Stretched

SpineStretchesBack Extension

Joint Stabilization

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