Fig. 5
From: Lumbar spondylolisthesis: STATE of the art on assessment and conservative treatment
Example of exercise for lumbar multifidus muscle using a Global Postural Reeducation posture. The subject has to maintain the lumbar spine in a stable and neutral position while slowly bends forward the trunk up to 45 degrees, avoiding any giving towards kyphosis or hyper-lordosis. This slow bending forward exercise should last for at least 30 s and should be repeated 3 to 5 times