Lesson 2 Flashcards
Is the relative disposition of the body at any one moment.
POSTURE
Two types of posture
INACTIVE POSTURE
ACTIVE POSTURE
Resting, sleeping, minimal muscle action.
INACTIVE POSTURE
The integrated action of many muscles.
ACTIVE POSTURE
Two types of active posture.
DYNAMIC POSTURES
STATIC POSTURE
In this type of posture body segments are moving. it is usually required to form an efficient basis for movement. Muscles and non contracticle structres have to work to adapt for changing circumstances.
DYNAMIC POSTURE
Body segments are aligned and maintained in a fixed positions. This is usually achieved by co-ordination and interaction of various muscle groups which are working statically to counteract gravity and other forces.
STATIC POSTURE
The position in which minimum stress is applied to exact joints.
CORRECT POSTURE
Any static position that increases stress in the joints.
FAULTY POSTURE
6 Effects of bad posture on our body
- Soreness and Pain
- Poor Circulation
- Poor Breathing
- Less Motivation
- Poor Digestive
- Fatigue
An increased convex curved observed in the thoractic or sacral.
KYPHOSIS
The pelvis remains level, but the hip joint is pushed forward of the posture line. The hip is effectively extended, lengthening the hip flexors, and the body ‘hangs’ on the hip ligaments.
SWAY BACK POSTURE
Heap forward and chin pocking out
FORWARD HEAD POSTURE
refers to the normal inward curvature of the spine.
LORDOSIS
In this type of posture, there is forward head, extension of the cervical spine, extension of the thoracic spine, loss of lumbar lordosis and posterior pelvic tilt.
FLAT BACK POSTURE
