Midterms Flashcards
The proper alignment of the body
posture
the misalignment of body segments
Postural Deviation
- hereditary or congenital deformities
- poor daily habits
- occupational hazards or practices
- poor nutrition
- improper routinary posture
- lack of physical exercise
common factors that affect postural deviation
this common postural deviation is genetically described by the head and neck leaning forward
forward head
this common postural deviation is characterized by over curvature of the back or spine extending from the lumbar to the cervical vertebrae
round back
this common postural deviation is pronounced by the shoulder’s oriented froward
round shoulders
this common postural deviation is prominent over the curvature of the thoracic vertebrae
Kyphosis
this common postural deviation is characterized by the over the curvature of the lumbar vertebrae
lordosis
this common postural deviation is a common type of postural deviation, defined as a lateral curvature of the vertebral column
scoliosis
this common postural deviation is characterized by the separation of knees and feet that are joined together
Bow-legs (sakang)
this common postural deviation are significantly near each other, while feet become separated
knocked knees
this common postural deviation is characterized by the instep of the foot does not have an arch or flat on the floor, thus the entire sole rests on the ground
flat-footed
ability to use our joints through a full range of motion
flexibility
4 basic flexibility movements
flexion extension, abduction, adduction
what is FITT
frequency, intensity, time, type