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Posture Flashcards

1
Q

What are the principles of ideal posture

A

Symmetry

Body orientated to gravity

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2
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What is the plumb line ?

A

Point of reference of alignment

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3
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Where should the PL pass

A 
Lateral Malleous 
Posterior patella 
Greater trochanter 
Lumbar spine 
Acromiate 
Cervical spine
Exterior auditory meatus
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4
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Proprioreceptors are

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Responsible for movement of reflex movements to maintain posture

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5
Q

Modification of posture depends on what 4 things

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Voluntary decision
Experience of desired posture
Instructing different strategies
environmental influences

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6
Q

Which 6 factors play apart in posture

A

Postural principles
Age
Strength and flexibility
Energy

Evolution
Psychological aspects

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7
Q

Laxity and hyper_____

A

Flexibility. Too much flexibility

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8
Q

Too little flexibility causes

A

Decreased ROM and joint degeneration

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9
Q

What kind of psychological aspects are there

A

Atypical posture - change posture by mood

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10
Q

Name the places where posture may deviate

A 
Feet
Lower legs
Knees
Hip and pelvis
Spine
Head 
Shoulder scapulae
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11
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What is the centre of gravity

A

Balance point where weight of joints is at, and forces acting on body are 0

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12
Q

Can your CG change ?

A

Yes, CG only fixed if body stays shape

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13
Q

What is the consequence of Over pronation

A

Shin splints / tibial periostitis

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14
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What is the consequence of over supination

A

Iliotibial band syndrome and stress fractures in tibia

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15
Q

What is the consequence of flat feet

A

Shin splints / tibial periostitis

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16
Q

What is the consequence of duck feet

A

ITBS

17
Q

What is the consequence of pigeon feet

A

Knee pain

18
Q

What is the consequence of genu Varum

A

ITBS

19
Q

What is the consequence of genu valgum

A

Knock knees

20
Q

What is the consequence of lordosis

A

Lower back pain

21
Q

What is the consequence of kyphosis

A

Upper back pain and neck

22
Q

What is the consequence of scoliosis

A

Back pain

23
Q

What is ideal posture and what does it rely on

A 
No single ideal posture. 
Developed mechanical efficiency
Kineasthetic sense
Muscle balance 
Good neuromuscular coordination

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