Muscle Assessments Flashcards
Pushing/pulling assessments Lumbo-pelvic hip complex low back arches what are the overactive muscles what are the underactive muscles
Overactive -
Hip flexors
Erector Spinae
Underactive
intrinsic core stabilizers
Overhead Squat assessment if the feet turn out what are the overactive muscles and underactive muscles
Overactive -
soleus
lateral gastrocnemius
bicep femoris short head
Underactive - medial gastrocnemius medial hamstring complex gracilis Sartorius popliteus
Overhead Squat assessment if the knees move inward what are the overactive and underactive muscles
Same for single leg squat
Overactive - bicep femoris short head adductor complex vastus lateralis tensor fascia latae
Underactive -
gluteus medius/maximus
vastus medialis oblique (VMO)
Overhead squat assessment if there is an excessive forward lean what are the overactive and underactive muscles
Overactive - soleus gastrocnemius hip flexor complex abdominal complex
Underactive-
anterior tibialis
gluteus maximus
erector spinae
What are the muscles of the Global Stabilization System of the core
quadratus lumborum psoas major external obliques parts of the internal obliques rectus adbominis Gluteus medius adductor complex: adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, gracilis, pectineus
Overhead squat assessment if the low back arches what are the overactive and underactive muscles
Overactive -
hip flexor complex
latissimus dorsi
erector spinae
Underactive -
Gluteus maximus
hamstring complex
intrinsic core stabilizers (tranverse abdominis, multifidus, transversospinalis, internal oblique pelvic floor)
What is the movement system of the core
latissimus dorsi
hip flexors
hamstring complex
quadriceps
Overhead squat assessment if the arms fall forward what are the overactive and underactive muscles
Overactive- latissimus dorsi pectoralis major pectoralis minor teres major
Underactive- lower trapezius mid trapezius rhomboids Rotator cuff
What are the muscles of the local stabilization system of the core
transversus abdominis internal obliques pelvic floor muscles lumbar multifidus diaphragm
In the pushing and pulling assessment if the shoulders elevate what are the overactive and underactive muscles
Overactive-
upper trapezius
sternocleidomastoid
levator scapulae
Underactive-
mid trapezius
lower trapezius
In the pushing and pulling assessment if the head migrates forward what are the overactive and underactive muscles
Overactive-
upper trapezius
sternocleidomastoid
levator scapulae
Underactive-
deep cervical flexors
What is the upper crossed syndrome
a postural distortion syndrome characterized by a forward head and rounded shoulders
what is the lower crossed syndrome
a postural distortion syndrome characterized by a an anterior tilt to the pelvis (arched lower back)
what is the pronation distortion syndrome
a postural distortion syndrome characterized by foot pronation (flat feet), adducted and internally rotated knees
What are the short muscles of the upper crossed syndrome
upper trapezius levator scapulae sternocleidomastoid scalenes latissimus dorsi teres major pectoralis major pectoralis minor subscapularis
What are the lengthened muscles of the upper crossed syndrome
mid trapezius lower trapezius serraus anterior deep cervical flexors rhomboids teres minor infraspinatus
In the upper crossed syndrome what happens with the altered joint mechanics
increased cervical extension and scapular protraction/elevation
decreased shoulder extension and rotation
possible injuries:
headaches, biceps tendonitis, rotator cuff impingement, thoracic outlet syndrome
What are the short muscles in the lower crossed syndrome
gastrocnemius soleus hip flexor complex adductors latissimus dorsi erector spinae
what are the altered joint mechanics of the lower crossed syndrome
increased lumbar extension
decreased hip extension
possible injuries:
hamstring complex, anterior knee pain, low back pain
what are the short muscles of the pronation distortion
gastrocnemius soleus peroneals bicep femoris short head adductors iliotibial head hip flexor complex
What are the altered joint mechanics of the pronation distortion syndrome
increased knee adduction, knee internal rotation, foot pronation, foot external rotation
decreased ankle dorsiflexion, ankle inversion
possible injuries: plantar fasciitis posterior tibialis tendonitis (shin splints) patellar tendonitis (runner knee) low-back pain
What are the lengthened muscles of the lower crossed syndrome
anterior tibilias posterior tibilias gluteus maximus gluteus medius Transverse adbominis Internal oblique
What are the lengthened muscles of the pronation distortion syndrome
anterior tibialis posterior tibialis vastus medialis gluteus medius gluteus maximus hip external rotators
