Lower crossed syndrome

Question 1

Weak muscles

Answer 1

• Lower abdominal
• Gluteus maximus
• Post gluteus medius
• Biceps femoris

STRENGTHEN

Question 2

Tight muscles

Answer 2

• Psoas
• Superficial erector spinae
• Rectus femoris
• Adductors
• Tensor fascia latte
• Quadratus lumborum

LENGTHEN

Question 3

Neuromuscular dysfunction

Answer 3

• Altered hip extension
• Decreased frontal plane stabilisation
• Increased lumbar extension

Question 4

Clinical presentation

Answer 4

• Creates joint dysfunction
• Ligaments strain
• SI and hip joint pain
• LBP
• Anterior pelvic tilt
• Increased lordotic curve
• Knee hyperextension