Test 1.2 Flashcards
Which eye should look at the mid-line of anything
Dominate eye
What is the imaginary line for posture that runs from head to toe
Plum-line
What is poor posture
Anything that deviates from “ideal posture”
What are two ways to measure posture
Static
-standing and sitting
Dynamic
-functional movement screening
What shape should the bottom of the spinal column be?
Lordotic curvature
What type of pain comes from poor posture
Shoulder, neck, low back pain
What is a sway back posture due to
Weak abdominal muscles and rounded shoulders
What are some anatomical/ structure issues that inhibit poor posture
- bony contours
- excessive ligamentous laxity
- tissue tightness stiffness
- muscle Tonus
- pelvic angle
In which gender is excessive ligamentous laxity more common in and why
More common in women because of estrogen
What are are changeable issues that cause poor posture
- habits
- pyschosocial
- muscle imbalance
- pain
- respiratory and other conditions
How do you determine posture?
Use reference points aligned with force if gravity acting on the body
-physiological equilibrium
Why do muscles go into spasms
Because of nerves regulated from the CNS
What are the effects of faulty posture
- increase or decrease in muscle activity
- increase stress on tissue
- pain
- dysfunction
- decrease in natural stress movement
What is commonly seen for posture deviations at the foot and ankle
Hypepronation and hypersupation
What is commonly seen in posture deviation at the knee
Genu recurvatum
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
