Postural Deviation Flashcards
What is posture
It is the proper alignment of body segments
What is postural deviation
Refers to the misalignment of body segments
Common factors that affect postural deviations
Hereditary or congenital deformities
Poor daily habits
Occupational hazards or practices
Poor nutrition
Improper routinary posture
Lack of physical exercise
genetically described by the the head and neck leaning forward
Forward head
Round back
characterized by over curvature of the back or spine extending from the lumbar to the cervical vertebrae
pronounced by the shoulder’s oriented forward
Round Shoulders
Kyphosis
prominent over the curvature of the thoracic vertebrae
characterized by the over the curvature of the lumbar vertebrae
Lordosis
Schollosis
common type of postural deviation, defined as a lateral curvature of the vertebral column
Bow-Legs (sakang)
is characterized by separation of knees and feet are joined together
Knocked knees
significantly near each other, while feet become separated
Flat-footed
characterized by the instep of the foot does not have an arch or flat on the floor, thus the entire sole rests on the ground.
What are the BASIC HUMAN DIMENSIONS
Physical
Social
Spiritual
Emotional
Intellectual
Environmental
Occupational
adapt to certain systems, whether school or work place
Occupational
preservation of earth; influencing other people to also help in preserving earth
Environmental
keep the mind active through life-long wellness by actively participating in academic and scholarly work; sound and informed decision
Intellectual
feelings are expressed; ensuring that an individual feels confident and high self-esteem
Emotional
knowing our purpose of existence and how we could extend help to others
Spiritual
development and maintenance of meaningful interpersonal relationships; efficiently communicate and interact with others
Social
all behaviors that keep oneself a healthy body and to maintain physically fit; exudes self-confidence and has a high self-esteem
Physical
What are the Benefits of Fitness and Wellness
Look and Feel Good
Enjoy Life
Physical Fit
Meet Emergencies
What is flexibility
ability to use our joints through a full range of motion
4 basic flexibility movements:
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
refers to the number of times you will exercise
Frequency
Common types of stretching
Passive assistive stretch
Static Stretching
Ballistic stretching
Dynamic stretching
meaning of FITT
F - Frequency
I - Intensity
T - Time
T - Type
how hard you will exert your effort during your exercise
Intensity
The amount of time you will spending in your workout/exercise
Time