Posture and Intro Flashcards
what are the global stabilizers of the cores?
rectus abdominis
external obliques
quadratus lumborum (lateral)
erector spinae
iliopsoas
what are the deep stabilizers of the cores?
transverse abdominis
internal obliques
multifidus
quadratus lumborum (deep)
deep rotators
diaphragm
where does plumb line fall for “normal” posture?
slightly anterior to lat mal and knee joint
slightly posterior to hip joint axis
through:
- greater trochanter
- L and C vertebral bodies
- GHJ
- lobe of ear
which type of stretching is the safest and yields the most significant, elastic deformation and long-term, plastic changes?
low load long duration
which type of stretching is better for power?
cyclic stretching
which type of stretching is better for ROM increase?
static
contras of stretching
bony block
non-union fracture
acute inflammation or infection
sharp or acute pain with elongation
hematoma or tissue trauma
hypermobility
hypomobility that provides stability or NM control
what is the focus of muscle activation/motor coordination exercises?
precision of movement
(mvmnt syst impairment apporach)
what is the SAID principle for specificity of resistance exercises?
specific adaptation to imposed demands
extension of Wolff’s Law
in which phase of tissue repair is isometric exercises used?
acute
which impairment is eccentric exercises commonly used for?
tendonopathy
overtrain vs. overwork
overtrain - decrease physical performance
overwork - impaired NM
pelvis position with lordotic posture
anterior tilt
pelvis position with swayback posture
posterior tilt
pelvis position with flatback posture
posterior tilt
hip position with lordotic posture
flexed
