Lec 4

Question 1

Definition of posture

Answer 1

the attitude of the body or the relation of body parts to each other and in
space.

Question 2

True or false

Static and dynamic posture
• Analysis of posture and ex. to
correct it was emphasized in the past

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or false

Good posture means, the ms in balance and the body is symmetrical

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The benefits of good posture

Answer 4

1- good posture is important for health (round shoulder and chest function)

2- posture affect how walk , running, lift wt

3- posture affect body mechanics (foot out word rotate put abnormal stress on leg)

4- posture plays an important role in prevention and treatment of back pain

5- good posture make you feel good (ease motion, internal organ good )

6- posture is dynamic . Good posture is relative easy to attain

Question 5

True or false

Strengthening and stretching ex are not necessary to have good posture

Answer 5

False

Are necessary

Question 6

types of deviation of spine

Answer 6

• Lordosis (swayback)
• Scoliosis (abnormal lateral curve)
• Kyphosis (hunchback)

Question 7

True or false

the relative strength and flexibility of the spine play an important role in the spine alignment.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Examntion

Answer 8

A- Self check:
1- standing with the back against the wall.

2- a string to the ceiling with wt at the end (lined with the noise …. AP view , string in the middle of shoulder….. Lat. view).

B- Free posture analysis screening

C- Topographic analysis the Formetric 4D device ( the best one )