Over/Underactive Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Top 5 Overactive/ shortened/strong
A
Lateral Gastrocnemius / Soleus Adductors (inner thigh) Hip Flexors (psoas major) Latissimus Dorsi (back) Upper Traps.
2
Q
Top 5 Under-active/lengthened/weak muscles
A
Middle / lower traps
VMO (Vastus Medialis Oblique: inner quad)
Gluteus Max & med
TVA (Transverse Abdominis: core muscles underneath rectus abdominis),
Deep cervicle flexors (neck muscles)
3
Q
Hip flexors
A
Overactive
4
Q
Levator Scapulae
A
Overactive
5
Q
Sternocleidomastoid
A
Overactive
6
Q
Pectoralis Major
A
Overactive
7
Q
Pectoralis Minor
A
Overactive
8
Q
Hamstring Complex
A
Overactive
9
Q
Tensor Fascia Lacta (TFL)
A
Overactive
10
Q
Rectus Abdomnis
A
Overactive
11
Q
External Obliques
A
Overactive
12
Q
Teres Major
A
Overactive
13
Q
Anterior Tibialis
A
Underactive
14
Q
Posterior Tibialis
A
Underactive
15
Q
Hamstrings
A
Underactive
