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Posture
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Relative arrangement of the parts of the body. The state of muscular and skeletal balance that protects the supporting structures of the body against injury or deformity. The optimum positions which allow the muscles and organs to function most efficiently and provides a balanced base of support.
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Standard Posture from Anatomic Neutral
from the ankle to the greater trochanter... |
Slightly anterior to the lateral malleolus
Slightly anterior to midline through the knee Through the greater trochanter |
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Standard Posture from Anatomic Neutral
from the back/abdomen to the head |
Midway between the back and the abdomen
Midway between the front and back of the chest Through the lobe of the ear Through the bodies of the lumbar vertebrae Midway through the eyes, nose, mouth and umbilicus. |
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Common Deviations
Kyphosis |
Increased posterior curve of the spine usually associated with the thoracic spine
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Common Deviations
Lordosis |
Increased anterior curve of the spine usually associated with the lumbar spine.
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Common Deviations
Scoliosis: |
Increased curvature of the spine
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Common Deviations
Anterior pelvic tilt |
the vertical plane through the ASIS is anterior to a vertical plane through the symphysis pubis.
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Common Deviations
Posterior pelvic tilt |
: the vertical plane through the ASIS is posterior to a vertical plane through the symphysis pubis.
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Common Deviations
Rolled Shoulders |
: Scapula is positioned anteriorly.
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Common Deviations
Forward Head: |
Increased forward protraction of the cervical spine.
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Causes of Impaired Posture and Movement include...
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Lack of range of motion
Muscle length Joint mobility: hyper/hypo Muscle performance: strength/endurance Disease: Peripheral vasc disease/MS/osteoporosis Pain: position of complete ms relax not always good posture Work positions or functional positions Age Psychological impairments: emotion |
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Indications for Postural Correction...
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Any impairment in postural control or freedom of movement.
Biomechanical loss Core stability loss Disease Disuse Overuse Emotional/Cognitive/Affective Behaviors |
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Indications for Postural Correction in regards to MUSCULOSKELTAL PAIN SYNDROMES (MPS)...
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Over use
Mechanical stress due to habitual poor posture |
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Pre-Cautions/Contra-Indications to consider when doing Postural Correction...
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The following are considerations which merit further investigation prior to beginning a postural exercise program, but are not absolute contraindications.
Emotional Stress Genetic deformities Respiratory deficits Fractures Urogenital defects or disease/pelvic floor weakness Pregnancy |
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Intervention for Postural Correction
what should be done to short muscles, soft tissue extensibility, and supporting muscles? |
Stretch short muscles
Improve soft tissue (myofascial) extensibility Strengthen supporting muscles |
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Intervention for Postural Correction
what should be done in regards to body mechanics, balance/coordination, aerobic conditioning? |
Instruct in body mechanics, ergonomics and posture awareness
Optimize balance and coordination Improve aerobic condition/total body movement |
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what are the 2 most important factors in POSTURE?
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Educate, Educate, Educate
Practice, Practice, Practice |
