Can the pelvic joint be tilted side-to-side and front-to-back? I am looking for something that will help me understand how my own hips move.
1607837
The pelvis has four joints as you know: the two hip joints femur / pelvis both of which have full free motion, the pubic symphasis that is fused and the sacral pelvis that in this case has minimal motion. Without the effect of the gluts that control the pelvis it would be difficult to see the motion of the pelvis. The skeleton is probably not the best place to try to understand the motion of the hips. If you can understand the trandelenberg test for hip musculature weakness then you can understand the hip motion.
1607838
This model would not be good for that purpose. It has a little wiggle room but not what you are looking for
129002
It can be done but it is easiest if you give yourself several inches and have a person on both sides. That way it has equal tension on each corner as you raise and lower. It makes for a smoother transition from couch to bed and back. It can be done by one person but is easier with two.
1612867
I tried it today for about 5 minutes and yes it can be turned in both directions. It will give you a workout either way you use it. However, is it recommended or will it do any damage in the long run, i can not answer that.
1980390
Yes. There is a button where you twist the seat. So the mechanical part above is swinging in one direction but you switch the seat position so that it is either side to side or head to toe. Hope that makes sense.
1702198
It can tilt left and right. The joints essentially let you configure it in a number of positions along a single axis. It can be angled down, but not without adjusting some bolts.
1158649
100% yes. The joints in the thighs aren't ball and pivot joints, so they only go forward an back, and none of them have the ab hinge, but other than that, they can do any pose you an think of!
2137285
Not sure, I think this is designed for upper leg support and I would guess that it would be more uncomfortable for your hips.
88089
I do obliques on mine every other day with no problems. I just keep my feet in like I was faced forward and twist over on my hip and turn my feet pointed sideways. The foot bar has a really grippy strip on it so even if your feet are sideways on it, they won't move. You could also just put one foot in and rest the other on the foam outside of it. Kind of hard to explain without showing you but I hope that helps!
2202302
Yes but your expectations for "back as far upright as possible" and "front tilted down" may or may not be met. Guessing that with the seat tilted down as far as possible the back is still less than a 90 degree "as far upright as possible" position however it's comfortable and does keep the pressure off the back of legs if that's what you are looking for. My disappointment with this chair is the lack of height...anyone over about 5'6" may not find this chair's max height adequate.
116816
I don't see a reason why you could not do that. I haven't tried it though. It was so soft when sitting on it that it simply flattened out and wasn't useful to me at all. Laying with it under hips may be more helpful
1500348
It does not. It does hip, back, and facing the chest. I will tell you that I got a ton of guff for facing my son forward. Everyone told me it wasn't good for his hips, it would over stimulate him, etc. and so on. This irritated me because he loved facing out. I worried he would hate this carrier. Well he loves this thing to bits and it has been a lifesaver! I'll tell you exactly why, for one he falls asleep in this thing almost every time which is awesome, it's crazy easy to nurse in it and no one even knows you're doing it, and the biggest reason is how incredibly comfortable this is. I've hiked several miles and honestly it doesn't even feel like I'm carrying him. The Beco Gemini carrier does allow you to face your baby forward but it doesn't have the hood or the handy pocket. Those I know that have the Beco hardly ever use it for forward facing but at least there's the option. All that being said I am completely in love with the Ergo baby. Just make sure you get it from a certified supplier. I got a fake the first time. Read my review on here for the names of the certified suppliers. Good luck!
1236614
Yes, It actually can tilt any direction you want. It fully flips completely around so finding your desired spot will be easy. Mine stays put wherever I leave it. It makes a clicking sound as you tilt it as to maybe having something hold it in place after each click? But honestly it doesn't feel any different to me. But like I said, it stays put for me just fine.
825098
The seat can be adjusted back and forward to accommodate the length of your legs. It has one of those pin mechanisms that u pull up and then you can lengthen your foot reach. But the seat does not tilt back and I was a little disappointed it was not as reclined as I hoped. However that was just me being lazy girl lol and after a week I was used to it and thankful it was more seated upright because I do feel its the reason my joints don't hurt after a while. Just so u know I am new to excersizing and hate it so this is beginners advice. But happy this sits in front of my TV and now i am enjoying to exercise more. Lol :))
2055592
It's only for inward facing. If you want outward facing, hip, and back carries, I suggest a woven wrap style carrier. They have a learning curve to using them, but are very versatile and comfortable carriers.
1262137
I don't think it's designed for that. I've never felt any stretch in my hips only in the inside of my legs. Hope that helps...
1428899
It would depend on how you use it, i think. If you put it between your legs it would help, but if you put it under your back then I think it makes hip pain worse because it throws your back out of alignment.
599067
I am not a specialist but do know anatomy and physiology. I use it for release of tight muscles. Hip and sciatica represent a mechanical problem. I would youtube using one of these or ask a physical therapist for specific target areas for your condition. I love it but you have to know what you are doing.