Posture Flashcards
1
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define posture:
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- the position of body parts or regions in relation to each other
- assumed: standing, sitting, lying, squatting
- static position from which motion is initiated
2
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good orthostatic erect posture:
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- ideal when minimal stress is present on anatomical structures and minimal energy is required to maintain it
- (Kendall et al) placement of centre of gravity (centre of one’s body weight) important for posture
- the more central the centre of gravity is located over the support base the less force and energy is required to maintain posture
3
Q
consequences of poor posture: features
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- contribute/ promote musculoskeletal pain -> increase in strain and functional inefficiencies in supporting structures and their associated muscles
4
Q
consequences of poor posture: eg
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- low back pain
- neck pain
- headache
- temporomandibular dysfunction
- knee pain
- shoulder pain
5
Q
muscular support systems: list and detail
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core:
- back
- abdominals
slings:
- anterior-oblique
- posterior-oblique
6
Q
role of respiration with posture: CAN
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- diaphragm (top of CAN)
- pelvic floor (bottom of the CAN)
7
Q
primary muscles of respiration:
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- diaphragm
- intercostals
8
Q
accessory muscles of respiration: (4)
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- SCM
- Pectoralis minor
- serratus anterior
- scaleni
9
Q
postural analysis: + (4) basic principles
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- many healthcare professions do so
- many variables in analyses
- no ‘normal posture’
basic principles:
- COG (midline) alignment
- L/R symmetry
- short muscles approx insertions
- weak muscles separate insertions
10
Q
common postures: lower crossed syndrome
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weak:
- abdominals
- gluteus maximus
tight:
- erector spinae
- iliopsoas
11
Q
common postures: upper cross syndrome
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weak:
- deep neck flexors
- rhomboids and serratus anterior
tight:
- pectoralis
- trapezius. levator scapula
12
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common postures: eg (4)
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- ideal alignment
- kyphosis-lordosis
- flat-back
- sway-back
