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Upper Cross Syndrome and Lower Cross Syndrome Flashcards

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what is upper cross syndrome?

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  • hunched thoracic spine
  • protracted/rounded shoulders
  • forward head
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what is lower cross syndrome?

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  • anterior pelvic tilt

- low back arch

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muscles that are TIGHT during UCS

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Trapezius levator scapula

Pectorals

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muscles that are WEAK during UCS

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Rhomboids
Serratus Anterior
Deep neck flexors

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muscles that are TIGHT during LCS

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Erector Spinae

Iliopsoas

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muscles that we WEAK during LCS

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Gluteus Maximus

Abdominals

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possible UCS injuries

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headaches
bicep tendonitis
rotator cuff impingement
Thoracic Outlet syndrome

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possible LCS injuries

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Hamstring Complex Strain
Anterior Knee Pain
Low-back pain

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