Chapter 12: Postural, Movement, and Performance Assessments

Question 1

1. Name the distortion.
2. Visual cues

Answer 1

1. Pes Planus
2. Ankle joints pes planus, arches collapsed; knees valgus and internally rotated; hips adducted and internally rotated.

Question 2

1. Overactive muscles
2. Underactive muscles

Answer 2

1. Gastrocnemius and soleus; adductor complex; hip flexors.
2. Anterior and posterior tibialius; glute max and med;

Question 3

1. Name the distortion.
2. Visual assessment cures.

Answer 3

1. Lower Crossed Syndrome
2. Anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lumbar lordosis.

Question 4

1. Overactive muscles.
2. Underactive muscles.

Answer 4

1. Hip flexors and lumbar extensors.
2. Glute max and med; hamstring complex; abdominals.

Question 5

1. Name the distortion.
2. Visual assessment cues.

Answer 5

1. Upper Crossed Syndrome
2. Thoracic spine excessive kyphosis; shoulders protracted and internally rotated; head and neck jut forward.

Question 6

1. Overactive muscles
2. Underactive muscles

Answer 6

1. Pec major and minor; upper traps; sternocleidomastoid; levator scapulae.
2. Mid and lower traps and rhomboids; deep cervical muscles.