Upper/Lower Crossed Syndromes

Question 1

Lower crossed syndrome

Answer 1

Anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis of the spine (low back arch)

Question 2

Lower crossed syndrome - OVERACTIVE

Answer 2

Hip flexors, Lumbar extensors

Question 3

Lower crossed syndrome - UNDERACTIVE

Answer 3

Glutes, Hamstrings, Abdominals

Question 4

Upper crossed syndrome

Answer 4

Excessive kyphosis of thoracic spine (hunchback), protracted shoulders, Head jutted forward

Question 5

Upper crossed syndrome - OVERACTIVE

Answer 5

Pectoralis major and minor, levator scapulae and sternocleidomastoid (neck), and Upper trapezius

Question 6

Upper crossed syndrome - UNDERACTIVE

Answer 6

Middle and lower trapezius, rhomboids, deep cervical flexors

Question 7

Pes Planus Syndrome

Answer 7

Flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips

Question 8

Pes Planus Syndrome - OVERACTIVE

Answer 8

Gastrocnemius, soleus, adductor complex, hip flexors

Question 9

Pes Planus Syndrome - UNDERACTIVE

Answer 9

Anterior and posterior tibialis, glutes