assessment muscles Flashcards
shortened muscles: Pronation Distortion Syndrome
7 gastrocnemius soles peroneals adductors hip flexor complex iliotibial head biceps femoris (short head) (part of hammy)
lengthened muscles: Pronation Distortion Syndrome
5 anterior tibialis posterior tibialis vastus medialis glutes Med/Max hip external rotators
altered joint mechanics: Pronation Distortion Syndrome
6 increased (4): knee adduction foot pronation knee internal rotations foot external rotation
decreased (2):
ankle dorsiflexion
ankle inversion
possible injuries: Pronation Distortion Syndrome
4 plantor fascitis posterior tibialis tendinitis (shin splints) low back pain (LBP) patellar tendinitis
shortened muscles: Lower Crossed Syndrome
6 gastrocnemius soleus hip flexor complex adductors latissimus dorsi erector spinae
lengthened muscles: Lower Crossed Syndrome
6 anterior tibialis posterior tibialis glute max glute med transversus abdominals internal oblique
altered joint mechanics: Lower Crossed Syndrome
2
increased (1):
lumbar extension
decreased (1):
hip extension
possible injuries: Lower Crossed Syndrome
3
hamstring complex strain
anterior knee pain
LBP
shortened muscles: Upper Crossed Syndrome
7 upper trap levator scapulae sternocleidomastoid scalenes lats teres major subscapularis pec major/minor
lengthened muscles: Upper Crossed Syndrome
7 deep cervical flexors serratus anterior rhomboids mid-trap lower trap teres minor infraspinatus
altered joint mechanics: Upper Crossed Syndrome
4
increased (2):
cervical extension
scapular protraction/elevation
decreased (2):
shoulder extension
shoulder external rotation
possible injuries: Upper Crossed Syndrome
4 headaches biceps tendonitis rotator cuff impingement thoracic outlet syndrome
Pronation Distortion Syndrome
foot pronation (flat feet) adducted and internally rotation knees (knock knees)
Lower Crossed Syndrome
anterior pelvic tilt (arched lower back)
Upper Crossed Syndrome
forward head and rounded shoulders