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Pelvic Girdle Syndrome – Pelvic Tilt

Synergy Orthopaedic Clinic

Exercise Information

Pelvic Girdle Syndrome – Pelvic Tilt

In your first trimester, this exercise may be performed while lying on your back. In your second and third trimesters, perform this exercise while sitting or standing.

  1. Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor.
  2. Exhale and contract your abdominal muscles, rotating your pelvis upward, whilst pushing your lumbar spine towards the floor.
  3. Hold for 3-5 seconds and relax to the starting position.
  4. Perform 10 repetitions

*** As the pregnancy progresses the Pelvic Tilt can be performed in standing position