Posture and Postural Deviation Flashcards
refers to the proper alignment of
the body segments.
Posture
refers to the
misalignment of body segments
Postural Deviation
A condition that runs in the family;
genes; Genetic conditions that can be
triggered later on in life
Hereditary or congenital deformities
Related to not eating calcium-rich foods such
as milk
Diet/Poor nutrition
Posture; Having correct or incorrect posture
Improper routinary posture/Day-to-day acitvities
Carrying heavy objects on your back
Heavy backload
Fetal position while sleeping
Improper sleeping position
Living a sedentary lifestyle; Eating unhealthy foods
Inactive lifestyle/ Lack of physical exercise
The head & neck leaning forward
Forward Head
● Can be caused by stick neck.
● Triggered by improper sleeping
positions and constant straining of
neck muscles.
● Neck rotations become difficult to
execute.
Forward Head
Characterized by the over the
curvature of the back or spine
extending from the lumbar to the
cervical vertebrae.
Round Back
Characterized by the over the
curvature of the back or spine
extending from the lumbar to the
cervical vertebrae.
Round Back
Also called hunchback, the height of the person now appears
shorter than their actual height.
Round Back
Pronounced by the shoulders
oriented forward.
Round Shoulders
● The shoulders fold anteriorly more
than the normal orientation with
respect to the body
● Caused by constant strength
training exercises that strain the
shoulder muscles.
Round Shoulders
● The shoulders fold anteriorly more
than the normal orientation with
respect to the body
● Caused by constant strength
training exercises that strain the
shoulder muscles.
Round Shoulders
Prominent over the curvature of the
thoracic vertebrae.
Kyphosis
● Middle portion of the back is
pushed forward.
● The effect would be the person
always exhibiting a flat chest
(chest out).
● Can be caused by car accidents.
Kyphosis
Characterized by the
over-curvature of the lumbar
vertebrae
Lordosis
Common type of postural deviation,
defined as a lateral curvature of
the vertebral column.
Scoliosis
● Represented in angles.
● The bigger the angle, the more
severe the case is.
Scoliosis
Characterized by the separation of
knees and feet that are joined
together.
Bow Legs
Sakang in Filipino
Bow Legs
● Legs curve outward while the feet
and ankles touch.
● Caused by the improper holding
of babies during physical growth,
Bow Legs
Knees are significantly near each
other, while feet become
separated.
Knocked Knees
● Pike in Filipino.
● Can be triggered by injuries to the
knees.
Knocked Knees
Characterized by the instep of the
foot does not have an arch or flat
on the floor, thus the entire sole
rests on the ground.
Flat-footed
