Upper Crossed Syndrome-Short Muscles

Question 1

What are 3 short muscles that start with “S” for the upper crossed syndrome

Answer 1

Scalenes

Sternocleidomastoid

Subscapularis

Question 2

What are 2 shortened Muscles that start with “L” for the upper crossed syndrome

Answer 2

Latissimus dorsi

Levator scapulae

Question 3

What are these Short Muscles for the upper crossed syndrome?

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T??

P??

Answer 3

Upper trapezius

Teres Major

Pectoralis major/minor

Question 4

What are the Possible injuries associated with Upper crossed syndrome?

Answer 4

Headaches

Biceps tendonitis

Rotator cuff impingement

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Question 5

What are the “increased!” Altered joint mechanics for upper crossed syndrome?

Answer 5

Increased Cervical extension

Increased scapular protraction/ elevation

Question 6

What are the “decreased!” Altered joint mechanics for upper crossed syndrome?

Answer 6

Decreased Shoulder extension

Decreased Shoulder external rotation

Question 7

What are all the short muscles for the upper crossed syndrome?

Answer 7

Upper trapezius

Levator scapulae

Sternocleidomastoid

Scalenes

Latissimus dorsi

Teres major

Pectoralis major/minor