Postural assessment

Question 1

Injuries that can occur from bad posture

Answer 1

1. ) Hamstring pulls
2. ) Shoulder dislocations
3. ) Neck Pain

Question 2

6 different types of posture

Answer 2

1. ) Sway back
2. ) Lumbar Lordosis
3. ) Thoracic Kyphosis
4. ) Forward Head
5. ) Good posture
6. ) Scoliosis

Question 3

Give two examples of training to fix lordosis a give two exercises for each training strategy.

Answer 3

1. ) Strength training
   - Elevated split squats
   - Barbell role outs
2. ) Flexibility
   - Quadriceps stretching
   - Calf stretching

Question 4

If an athlete suffers from lumba lordosis, Petty’s (2006) theory states that?

Answer 4

The quadriceps, calfs and erector spine muscle groups are shortened.

The hamstrings, tibias anterior and abdominal muscle groups are elongated.

Question 5

What causes crossover syndrome?

Answer 5

• Muscle strength imbalances

- posture

Question 6

What are symptoms of crossover syndrome?

Answer 6

Sore muscles

Tight muscles