Ventral Cavity Management

Better stacking is expected to shift weight backward and reduce excessive plantar flexor activity. Ventral cavity management organizes the trunk and pelvis so the thoracic diaphragm and pelvic floor are stacked. The diagnosis-specific outcome evidence for the ventral cavity and pelvic mechanics framework is not established in the article. The ventral cavity is defined as the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis functioning together as a pressure-management system. Effective movement is described as depending on multidirectional expansion during inhalation and multidirectional compression during exhalation. Limitations in pressure management can indirectly affect hip and knee mechanics by altering pelvic orientation and femoral motion. Stacking the thoracic diaphragm over the pelvic floor is proposed to reduce the need to steal motion from the ankle. Constant abdominal clenching may reduce gas exchange and movement options. The article proposes ventral cavity management as the first step in addressing iliotibial band syndrome.