Posture

Question 1

Kyphosis

Answer 1

Excessive curvature of the thoracic spine

Causes
- Weakness in the anterior neck and upper back muscles

Question 2

Lordosis

Answer 2

Increased curvature of the lower back

Causes
- Weak abdominals, tight back extensors, weak hamstrings

Question 3

Scoliosis

Answer 3

Curvature of the spine
(lateral curvature and vertebral rotation)

Question 4

Rounded Shoulders

Answer 4

• Tips of the shoulders curving inwards towards the chest and winged scapula

Causes
- Poor sitting habits
- Driving a lot

Question 5

Forward Head Posture

Answer 5

Head is extended forward and out of alignment with the shoulders

Causes
- Mobile phone use
- Weak upper back muscles

Question 6

Bowlegs

Answer 6

Space of 5 cm or more between the knees when the feet are together

Causes
- Rickets
- Blount’s disease

Question 7

knock knees

Answer 7

Space of 5 cm or more between the feet when the knees are together

Causes
- Obesity
- Loose knee ligaments

Question 8

Flat feet

Answer 8

Normal arch is not present

Causes
- Arthritis
- Obesity