Transverse Abdominis Activation with photos and instructions.
Also known as: TVA Activation, Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver.
This page provides general information and is not a substitute for physiotherapy advice. If you have any complaints, consult a physiotherapist.
Exercise sheet · Lower back
How to do the exercise
Abs · Pelvic Floor
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your fingertips on your hip bones, then move them two centimeters inward and downward. Breathe out calmly and gently draw your lower belly inward, as if buttoning up a pair of too-tight pants. Feel a light tension under your fingers. Hold the tension while continuing to breathe normally.
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