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Body Alignment and Posture Flashcards

1
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Describe static posture

A

Starting point of movement; standing natural and relaxed

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What is dynamic posture?

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Positioning of body during movement

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3
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Optimal dynamic posture at 5 kinetic chain points
Feet: 
Knees:
LPHC:
Shoulders:
Head/Neck:
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Feet : hip to shoulder width apart, toes pointed straight ahead
Knees: soft and extended; in line with second and third toes
LPHC: neutral; abs and gluten engaged
Shoulders: back and down, no thoracic rounding
Head/neck: cervical spine neutral

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Kyphosis

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Abnormal rounding of thoracic spine; round shoulders

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Lordosis

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Sway back, excessive lumbar curve

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