Postural Assessment (Exam 3)

Question 1

State of muscular and skeletal balance that protects the supporting structures of the body against injury and progressive deformity.

Answer 1

Optimal Posture

Question 2

Increase stress on the joints and ligaments.

Answer 2

Faulty Posture

Question 3

Permanent anatomical deformities not amenable to correction by conservative treatments.

Answer 3

Structural Causes

Question 4

Poor postural habits.
Psychological Factors (Self-Esteem)
Respiratory conditions
General weakness
Loss of ability to perceive position of the body.

Answer 4

Positional Causes

Question 5

Plumb line hip?

Answer 5

Through the greater trochanter.

Question 6

Plumb line knee?

Answer 6

Slight anterior to the knee joint.

Question 7

Plumb line ankle?

Answer 7

Slight anterior to the ankle joint.