Postural Deviations Flashcards
Lordosis
increased anterior lumbar curve from neutral
lengthened muscles for lordosis
(inhibited)
hip extensors
external obliques
rectus abdominis
Shortened muscles Lordosis
(facilitated/hypertonic)
hip flexors
lumbar extensors
Kyphosis
increased posterior thoracic curve from neutral
Kyphosis lengthened muscles
(inhibited)
upper back extensors
scapular stabilizers
neck flexors
kyphosis Shortened Muscles
(facilitated/hypertonic)
Anterior chest/shoulders
Latissimus dorsi
Neck extensors
Flat back
Decreased anterior lumbar curve
Flatback shortened muscles
(facilitated/hypertonic)
Rectus Abdominis
upper-back extensors
neck extensors
Ankle plantar flexors
Flat-back lengthened muscles (inhibited)
iliacus/psoas major
internal obliques
Lumbar extensors
Neck Flexors
Sway back
Decreased anterior lumbar curve and increased posterior thoracic curve from neutral
Sway back Shortened muscles
(facilitated/hypertonic)
Hamstrings
upper fibers of posterior obliques
lumbar extensors
neck extensors
Sway back lengthened muscles (inhibited)
iliacus/psoas major
rectus abdominis
external oblique
upper back extensors
neck flexors
