Postural Movement And performance Assestment Flashcards
Muscle imbalance
When muscles as each side of a joint have altered length- tension relationships
Static Posture
The position of the musculoskeletal system while the body is motionless
Dynamic Posture
Alignment of the body while in motion
Optimal Movement
Moving in a bio mechanically efficient manner that maximize muscle recruitment and minimize risk of injury
Movement impairments
Abnormal movements patterns that can indicate muscle imbalances or mobility limitation
Muscle Imbalance
When muscles on each side of join have altered length- tension relationships
Mobility
Optimal flexibility and joint of range motion , the ability to move freely
Pes Planus Distortion Syndrome
Collapsed arch of the foot , flat feet, knee valgus and adducted and internally rotated hips
Performance assessments
Assessment used to measure overall strength, muscular endurance, power and agility
Static postural assestment includes
Start from the feet up to the head -
Includes anterior, lateral and posterior checking the kinetic chain checkpoints
Prolonget sitting cause..
Overactive hip flexor, that may cause anterior pelvic tilt which causes lumbar ( low back extension)
Kinetic chain points
1.Feet and ankles,
2.knees,
3 lumbopelvic, hip complex LPHC,
4 shoulders,
5 head and neck
Underactive
When a muscle is experiencing neural inhibition and limited Neuromuscular recruitment
Anterior
On the front of the body
Posterior
On the back of the body
Anterior pelvic tilt
An excessive forward rotation of the pelvis , that result in greater lumbar lordosis
Knee Valgus
Knees collapse inward , (knock knees ) due to hip adduction and internal rotation, also known as medial knee displacement and genu valgum
Knee Varus
Knees bow outward ( bowlegged )also known as genu varum
Pes Planus potential muscle imbalances
Overactive Muscles
Gastrocnemius and soleus (calves)
Adductor complex ( inner tights)
Hip flexors ( front of hips)
Underactive Muscles
Anterior and posterior tibialis ( shin muscles)
Gluteus Maximus and medius
Lower Crossed Syndrome
Anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis ( extension( of the lumbar spine
Lower crossed syndrome potencial muscle imbalances
OVER ACTIVE Muscles
Hip flexors
Lumbar extensors ( low-back muscles)
Potential UNDER-ACTIVE MUSCLES
Gluteus Maximus and medius
Hamstrings complex
Abdominals
Upper Crossed Syndrome
Thoracic spine - Forward Head
Excessive kyphosis ( hunchback, flexed posture)
procteacted (rounded) shoulders
Internally rotated head and neck - jutted forward
Upper Crossed Syndrome potential muscle imbalances
OVER ACTIVE
Pectoralis Major and minor ( chest muscles)
Levator Scapula and sternocleidomastroid ( neck muscles)
Upper trapezius
UNDERACTIVE
Middle and lower trapezius
Rhomboids ( mid back muscles)
Deep vertical flexors ( muscle deep within the neck)
Basic Movement Funtions
Squatting
Balancing
Pushing
Pulling
Overhead Squat ( OHSA)
A movement assessment designed to assess dynamic posture, core stability and neuromuscular control all of the whole body during a squatting position
Single Leg Squat Assessment
A movement assessment that’s assess dynamic posture, lower extremity strength, balance, and overall coordination in a single limb stance
Movement Impairment for OSHA
Feet- Ankles turn out
Knee valgus
Forward lean of trunk
Low back arches
Arm fall forward
Movement Impairment for Single leg squats
Knee Valgus
Pushing Assessment
This assessment evaluate scapular and shoulder mechanics and stability of the LPHC, cervical spine and head, challenge the upper extremities and trunk
Movement Impairment for Pushing Assessment
LPHC - Low back arches
Shoulders elevate
Head juts forward
Pulling Assessments
Evaluate upper extremity strength, as well as stability of the LPHC, cervical spine and head
Movement impairment for Pulling assessments
Low Back Arches
Shoulders Elevated
Head juts forward
Push Up Test - advance
A Performance an assessment that measures muscular endurance of the upper extremities during a pushing movement for 60 seconds or until exhaustion
Bench Press Strength assessment
Estimates that one repetition maximum of the bench press machine 5% to 10% of initial load - 3 repetitions - 2 minutes rest - 10- 20 pounds should be added - chart to calculate the max
Squat Strength assessment
Assessment the sign to estimate the one repetition maximum of the squat exercise , 3- repetitions - 2 minutes rest until max reach
Vertical Jump
Test, maximal jump height hand lower extremity power
Long Jump assessment
Test maximal jump distance and lower extremity power
Lower Extremity Test ( LEFT)
Designed to test lateral speed and agility
40 Yard Dash Assestments
Test reaction capabilities, acceleration and maximal speed
Pro Shuttle Assessment
Designed to test lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility and control
Anatomical Positions
