Muscle Imbalances Flashcards
feet turn out - overactive
gastrocnemiu/soleus, hamstrings
feet turn out - underactive
anterior and posterior tibialis , gluteus maximus and medius
knees caving in - overactive
TFL, adductor complex
knees caving in - underactive
gluteus maximus and medius, anterior and posterior tibialis
anterior pelvic tilt - overactive
hip flexors, lumbar extensors, lats
anterior pelvic tilt - underactive
gluteus maximus, hamstrings, abdominals
excessive forward lean - overactive
hip flexors, gastrocnemius/soleus, rectus abdominis and external obliques
excessive forward lean - underactive
gluteus maximus, hamstrings, lumbar extensors
arms falling forward - overactive
lats, pectoralis major and minor, teres major
arms falling forward - underactive
middle/lower traps, rhomboids, posterior deltoids, rotator cuffs
pes planus distortion
flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips
pes planus distortion - overactive
gastrocnemius and soleus, adductor complex, hip flexors
pes planus distortion - underactive
anterior and posterior tibialis, gluteus maximus and medius
lower crossed syndrome
anterior pelvic tilt, excessive lordosis (extension) of the lumbar spine
lower crossed syndrome - overactive
hip flexors, lumber extensors
lower crossed syndrome - underactive
gluteus maximus and medius, hamstring complex, abdominals
upper crossed syndrome
forward head, rounded/protracted shoulders
upper crossed syndrome - overactive
pectoralis major and minor, levator scapula and sternocleidomastoid (neck) and upper traps
upper crossed syndrome - underactive
middle/lower traps, rhomboids, deep cervical flexors