Chapter 12: Lesson 2

Question 1

Static postural assessment

Answer 1

An assessment that provides insight to deviations from optimal alignment of the body in a standing posture.

Question 2

Anterior

Answer 2

On the front of the body.

Question 3

Posterior

Answer 3

On the back of the body.

Question 4

Kinetic chain checkpoints

Answer 4

The five areas of the body that are monitored during movement assessments and exercise: foot/ankle, knees, lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, shoulders, and head.

Question 5

Anterior pelvic tilt

Answer 5

An excessive forward rotation of the pelvis that results in greater lumbar lordosis.

Question 6

Knee valgus

Answer 6

Knees collapse inward (knock knees) due to hip adduction and internal rotation; also known as medial knee displacement and genu valgum.

Question 7

Knee varus

Answer 7

Knees bow outward (bowlegged); also known as genu varum.

Question 8

Pes planus distortion syndrome

Answer 8

Postural syndrome characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips.

Question 9

Lower crossed syndrome

Answer 9

Postural syndrome characterized by anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis of the lumbar spine.

Question 10

Lordotic/Lordosis

Answer 10

The normal curvature of the cervical and lumbar spine regions, creating a concave portion of the spine.

Question 11

Upper crossed syndrome

Answer 11

Postural syndrome characterized by a forward head and protracted shoulders.