Week 5 - Posture Flashcards
What is posture?
- “The position of the body at a given point in time.” (Starkey)
- “A set of muscle contractions that place the body in the necessary location from which a movement is performed.” (Enoka)
- “The situation or disposition of the several parts of the body with respect to each other for a particular purpose.” (Webster)
What is a “good posture”?
Distributes gravitation stress for balanced muscle function.
Allows joints to move in their mid-range to minimize stress on ligaments and articular surfaces
Effective for the individuals activities of daily living.
Allows the individual to avoid injury.
Name 4 things that affect postural development?
Muscle tonus
Pelvic angle
Joint position and mobility
Bony contours
Name 2 main causes of poor posture?
Positional factors
Structural factors
Name 2 poor posture positional factors?
Muscle imbalance
Respiratory positions
Pain
Positional factors can be managed
Name 2 poor posture structural factors?
Trauma
Disease
Developmental problems
Structural factors are not easily managed.
What are 2 main postural deviations?
Swayback posture
Flat back posture
Scoliosis
Hyperlordotic posture
Kypholordotic posture
What is the difference between Varus and Valgus leg postures?
Varus – femur is straight, medial side of knees are jammed together, Bowleggedness
Valgus – extreme angle of femur, effects mobility, lateral side of knees are jammed together, Knock knees
What is scoliosis?
Lateral curves best viewed from behind.
Name 5 causes of Lordosis.
Postural deformity
Lax muscles
Heavy abdomen
Compensatory mechanisms
His flexion contracture
Spondylolisthesis
Congenital problems
Fashion (high heels)
What is Swayback?
Hyper lordosis
Name a simple way to check posture?
Plumb line.
5 reasons poor sitting posture is a problem?
Strain on the neck
Balance issues
Wear and tear
Spinal issues.
Bone issues.
