Chapter 12 - Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments

Question 1

Static posture

Answer 1

positioning of the muscoloskeletal system while the body is motionless

Question 2

Dynamic posture

Answer 2

alignment of the body while in motion

Question 3

Pes planus

Answer 3

collapsed arch of the foot; flat foot

Question 4

Static postural assessment

Answer 4

provides insight to deviations from optimal alignment of the body in a standing posture

Question 5

Knee valgus

Answer 5

knees collapse inward due to hip adduction and internal rotation

Question 6

Pes planus distortion syndrom

Answer 6

flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips

Question 7

Overactive muscles in pes planus distortion syndrome

Answer 7

Gastroc & soleus (calves), adductor, hip flexors

Question 8

Underactive muscles in pes planus distortion syndrome

Answer 8

Anterior and posterior tibialis (shin muscles), and gluteus maximus and medius

Question 9

Lower crossed syndrome

Answer 9

anterior pelvis tilt and excessive lordosis of lumbar spine

Question 10

Overactive muscles in lower crossed syndrome

Answer 10

hip flexors & lumbar extensors

Question 11

Underactive muscles in lower crossed syndrome

Answer 11

gluteus maximus and medius, hamstrings, abdominals

Question 12

Upper crosses syndrome

Answer 12

forward head and protracted shoulders

Question 13

Overactive muscles in upper crossed syndrome

Answer 13

Pectoralis major and minor, levator scapula and sternocleidomastoid, upper trap

Question 14

Underactive muscles in upper crossed syndrome

Answer 14

middle and lower traps, rhomboids, deep cervical flexors

Question 15

Overheard squat assessment

Answer 15

designed to assess dynamic posture, core stability, and neuromuscular control

Question 16

Single-leg squat assessment

Answer 16

assesses dynamic posture, lower-extremity strength, balance, and overall coordination