A treatise on orthopedic surgery . Right neck firm. induced by the first exercises. AYith both hands placed behindthe head, the arms being in a symmetrical position, there isbetter mechanical fixation of the head, neck, and upper part ofthe trunk during the next exercise (Fig. 148). (g) Left Hip Twisting Backward.—In posture (d) thepelvis was swayed slightly to the right; it is now twisted slightlybackward on the left side to overcome the twist in the lumbar LATERAL dUEVATUBE OF THE SPINE. 205 Fig. Left oblique stride standing. spine which usually throws this side of the pelvis somewhat


A treatise on orthopedic surgery . Right neck firm. induced by the first exercises. AYith both hands placed behindthe head, the arms being in a symmetrical position, there isbetter mechanical fixation of the head, neck, and upper part ofthe trunk during the next exercise (Fig. 148). (g) Left Hip Twisting Backward.—In posture (d) thepelvis was swayed slightly to the right; it is now twisted slightlybackward on the left side to overcome the twist in the lumbar LATERAL dUEVATUBE OF THE SPINE. 205 Fig. Left oblique stride standing. spine which usually throws this side of the pelvis somewhat for-ward. This correcting motion should be carried out in thelower dorsal and lumbar segments, and it should not affect theattitude of the remainder of the trunk. 206 OBTEOPEDIC SUBGEBY. (h) Left Oblique Stride Staxdixg.—The pelvic twist andright-sided sway being rigidly maintained, the left foot is placedabout two foot-lengths forward and a little outward. Upon this Fig. 150.


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