Posture Flashcards
What are the principles of ideal posture
Symmetry
Body orientated to gravity
What is the plumb line ?
Point of reference of alignment
Where should the PL pass
Lateral Malleous Posterior patella Greater trochanter Lumbar spine Acromiate Cervical spine Exterior auditory meatus
Proprioreceptors are
Responsible for movement of reflex movements to maintain posture
Modification of posture depends on what 4 things
Voluntary decision
Experience of desired posture
Instructing different strategies
environmental influences
Which 6 factors play apart in posture
Postural principles
Age
Strength and flexibility
Energy
Evolution
Psychological aspects
Laxity and hyper_____
Flexibility. Too much flexibility
Too little flexibility causes
Decreased ROM and joint degeneration
What kind of psychological aspects are there
Atypical posture - change posture by mood
Name the places where posture may deviate
Feet Lower legs Knees Hip and pelvis Spine Head Shoulder scapulae
What is the centre of gravity
Balance point where weight of joints is at, and forces acting on body are 0
Can your CG change ?
Yes, CG only fixed if body stays shape
What is the consequence of Over pronation
Shin splints / tibial periostitis
What is the consequence of over supination
Iliotibial band syndrome and stress fractures in tibia
What is the consequence of flat feet
Shin splints / tibial periostitis