imbalances/static Flashcards
extended periods of sitting
—can lead to: tight hip flexors, rounding of shoulders, and forward head
repetitive movement patterns
—can create pattern overload (e.g., arms constantly overhead –
construction, painting, etc. – can lead to tight latissimus dorsi and weak rotator cuff).
dress shoes
—constantly plantarflexed position leads to tight gastrocnemius and soleus causing decreased
dorsiflexion and over-pronation (flat feet).
common medications
can effect exercise performance; e.g., beta-blockers lower heart rate and blood
pressure.
kinetic checkpoints
—major joint regions of the body: feet, knees, LPHC, shoulders, and head/neck
static postural assessment - optimal posture (anterior)
FEET - Straight and parallel, not flattened or externally rotated KNEES-In line with toes, not adducted and internally rotated LPHC - level SHOULDERS -Level, not elevated or rounded HEAD/NECK - Neutral, not tilted or rotated
static postural assessment - optimal posture (lateral)
FEET - Neutral position, leg vertical at right angle to sole of foot KNEES- Neutral position, not flexed or hyperextended LPHC - Neutral position, not anteriorly or posteriorly rotated SHOULDERS - Normal kyphotic curve, not excessively rounded HEAD/NECK - Neutral position, not migrating forward
static postural assessment - optimal posture (posterior)
FEET - Heels are straight and parallel, not pronated KNEES - Neutral position, not adducted or internally rotated LPHC - level SHOULDERS - Level, not elevated or rounded HEAD/NECK - Neutral, not tilted or rotated
pronation distortion syndrome (shortened muscles)
GasSoPer/AddIlioHipBi(short) gastrocnemius soleus peroneals adductors iliotibial band hip flexor complex bices femoris (short head)
pronation distortion syndrome (lengthened muscles)
Ant-Tib/Post-Tib/Glute Max/Glute Med anterior tibialis posterior tibialis gluteus maximus gluteus medius
lower crossed syndrome (short muscles)
GasSoHipAddLatErect gastrocnemius soleus hip flexor complex adductors latissimus dorsi erector spinae
lower crossed (long muscles)
Ant-Tib/Post-Tib/Glute-max/Glute-med/TransA/Int-O anterior tibialis posterior tibialis gluteus maximus gluteus medius transverse abdominis internal obliques
upper crossed syndrome (shortened muscles)
Lat/Subscap/UTrap/LevScap/SternoC/Scalene/PecMaj/PecMin/TMaj latissimus dorsi subscapularis upper trapezius levator scapulae sternocleidomastoid scalenes pectoralis major/minor teres major
upper crossed (long)
Deep C/Rhom/Serrat/MidTrap/LowTrap/TMin/Infraspin deep cervical flexors rhomboids serratus anterior middle trapezius lower trapezius teres minor infraspinatus
performance assessment: davies test
assesses upper extremity stability and agility.
