Cushions and seating are powered or non-powered devices placed on a wheelchair or other seating surfaces. They utilize air, fluid, foam, gel, water, wool or a combination of these components to distribute pressure and reduce friction and shear forces.
PNF stands for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. This type of stretching is often referred to as partner stretching because two people are needed to perform the movements. There are many forms of PNF, but most involve an isometric hold followed by a static stretch of the same muscle group.
Lateral Flexion Stretches. You can improve your range of motion in lateral flexion by doing side-bending stretches. This type of stretch is particularly effective for targeting the quadratus lumborum, a muscle that can get tight and painful if you spent a good deal of time sitting at your desk.he primary muscles involved in lateral flexion of the torso are the internal and external obliques, the quadratus lumborum and the erector spinae.