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Development of the abdominal belt to
prevent pain in the lumbar region
(low back pain)
L ow back pain arises most frequently
among subjects who do not have sufficient
musculature in the abdominal region.
T hese muscles in fact represent a veritable
natural "corset", the role of which is to
protect the low back region from excessive
stress of all kinds. This is why it is referred
to as the abdominal "belt". After a bout of
lumbago, when the pain has stopped (see
Section "Pain relief category" in Part VI of
this manual), a common recommendation is
to improve the efficiency of the abdominal
and back muscles to prevent any recurrence.
The
Disuse atrophy program imposes a
large amount of work on the abdominal
muscles, without requiring the harmful or
even dangerous positions often adopted
when voluntary exercises are carried out
incorrectly. An abdominal belt that has
greater strength and endurance can then
satisfactorily fulfil its role of protecting the
low back region.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, then maintenance
Weeks 1-4: 1 x/day Disuse atrophy 10I v
Weeks 6 and following weeks: 1 x/week
Disuse atrophy 10I
v
Program: Disuse atrophy 10I v
Development of the low back muscles to
prevent pain in the lumbar region
(low back pain)
L ike the muscles of the abdominal region,
the muscles of the low back (lumbar
muscles) also play a role in protecting
the low back region. Subjects whose low
back muscles are inadequately effective
are particularly prone to low back pain.
Once the pain in the low back has
disappeared, patients are often advised
to strengthen the low back muscles with
a view to preventing the recurrence of
painful episodes. However, carrying out
voluntary back exercises often presents
serious difficulties for patients who suffer
from low back pain. That is why electro-
stimulation of the low back muscles using
the
Disuse atrophy program is one of the
preferred methods to improve the
efficiency of these muscles.
Rehabilitation
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, then maintenance
Weeks 1-4: 1 x/day Disuse atrophy 14B
or C b
Weeks 5 and following weeks: 1 x/week
Disuse atrophy 14B or C
b
Program: Disuse atrophy 14B or C b
Strengthening of the lateral peroneus
muscles after ankle sprain
T he purpose of the lateral peroneus
muscles is to maintain the stability of the
ankle joint and prevent it from rotating
inwardly. After a sprain, these muscles
lose their reflex-contraction capacity
together with much of their strength.
Regaining competent lateral peroneal
muscles after a sprain is a fundamental
step, without which recurrence is very
probable. To do their job correctly, the
lateral peroneals must be strong enough
to prevent the foot twisting inwards, but
they must also contract reflexively at the
precise moment when the heel tilts inwards.
To develop both of these aspects, strength
and speed of contraction, you should use
the
Reinforcement program, which
produces efficient lateral peroneal muscles
and therefore helps to prevent recurrence.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, then maintenance
Weeks 1-4: 1 x/day Reinforcement 2A j
Weeks 5 and following weeks: 1 x/week
Reinforcement 2A
j
Program: Reinforcement 2A j
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