Static Postural Assessment Flashcards
Anterior View -checkpoint- Feet
Assesment
Straight and parallel, not flattened or externally rotated
Anterior View -checkpoint - knee
Assessment -
In line with toes, not adducted or abducted
Anterior- checkpoint- LPHC -
level
Anterior-checkpoint-Shoulders -
level , not elevated or rounded
Anterior-checkpoint-Neck -
neutral not tilted or rotated
Kinetic chain checkpoints
foot and
Static Postural Assessment
ankle, knee, LPHC, shoulders, and head and cervical spine
Lateral view-checkpoint-Feet
Neutral position, leg vertical at right angle to sole of foot
Lateral-checkpoint-Knee
Neutral position, not flexed or hyperextended
lateral-checkpoint-LPHC
Neutral position, not anteriorly or posteriorly rotated
Lateral-checkpoint-Shoulders
Normal kyphotic curve, not excessively rounded
Lateral view-checkpoint-Neck
Neutral position, not in excessive extension
posterior view-checkpoint- feet
Heels are straight and parallel, not pronated
posterior view-checkpoint-knee
Neutral position, not adducted or abducted
posterior view-checkpoint-LPHC
Level
posterior view-checkpoint-Shoulders
Level, not elevated or protracted
posterior view-checkpoint-head and neck
Neutral, not tilted or rotated
Pronation DIstortion Syndrome - shortened muscles
Gastrocnemius Soleus Peroneals Adductors Iliotibial (IT) band Hip flexor complex bicep femoris (short head)
Pronation DIstortion Syndrome - lengthened muscles
Anterior tibialis Posterior tibialis Gluteus maximus Gluteus medius Vastus medialis Hip external rotators
Lower Crossed Syndrome- shortened muscles -
Gastrocnemius Soleus Adductors Hip flexor complex Latissimus dorsi Erector spinae
Lower Crossed Syndrome- lengthened
Anterior tibialis Posterior tibialis Gluteus maximus Gluteus medius Transversus abdominis Internal oblique
Upper Crossed Syndrome- shortened
Upper trapezius Levator scapulae Sternocleidomastoid Scalenes Latissimus dorsi Teres major Subscapularis Pectoralis major / minor
Upper Crossed Syndrome- lengthened
Deep cervical flexors Serratus anterior Rhomboids Middle trapezius Lower trapezius Teres minor Infraspinatus
