Posture

Question 1

What does Lordosis present as?

Answer 1

An increased anterior lumbar curve from neutral

Question 2

What does Kyphosis present as?

Answer 2

Increase posterior thoracic curve from neutral

Question 3

What does Flat Back present as?

Answer 3

Decreased anterior lumbar curve, it decreases the normal inward curve of the lower back and tilts the pelvis posteriorly

Question 4

What does Swayback present as?

Answer 4

Decreased anterior lumbar curve and increased posterior thoracic curve from neutral

AKA a long outward curve of the thoracic spine with a decreased anterior lumbar curve and backward shift of the upper trunk

Question 5

What does Scoliosis present as?

Answer 5

Lateral spinal curvature accompanied by vertebral rotation

Question 6

How should you help correct lordosis?

Answer 6

Focus on strengthening the abdominal and hip extensor (hamstring) muscles whilst stretching the hip flexors (iliopsoas) and spine extensors (erector spinae)

Question 7

What weak muscles are often leading causes of Kyphosis/rounded shoulders? Why?

Answer 7

the rhomboids and traps because they control scapular movement

Question 8

When should you refer a client with one of these deviations to a physician?

Answer 8

When they cannot assume a neutral spine posture.