Postural Deviations - Postural changes Flashcards
what is pes planus
flat footed
medial malleolus lower than lateral malleolus
what is increased in pes planus
increased calcaneal eversion –> reduced or absent medial arch
rigid flat foot
could be hereditary
medial longitudinal arch is absent in non-weight bearing, toe standing and normal weight bearing
flexible flat foot
arch reduced during normal weight bearing but reappears with toe standing and non-weight bearing
what is pes cavus
high arch
not a good shocker absorber
is pes cavus or pes planus more stable
pes cavus
where is majority of the weight bearing on the foot in pes cavus
lateral border
in pes cavus when is the foot unable to adapt
to supporting surface, secondary to subtalar and transverse tarsal joints nearly locked in supination
posterior ideal alignment
midline: head, spine, feet evenly spaced
shoulder and scapula: flat on thorax
scapula should be in line with what vertebrae
T2-T7
how far away should scapula be apart
4 in
what is scoliosis
lateral spinal curvature
named according to direction of convexity and location of the cure
what are school screenings designed to identify in scoliosis
unequal waist angles
unequal shoulder levels/scapula
rib hump/lateral curvature
functional curves
can be reversed if cause of curve is corrected
le: leg length discrepancy or muscle spasm
structural curves
involve in changes in bone and soft tissue structure
