Handout 4 (Faulty Posture) Flashcards
What are stretches you could use for the condition ( Head forward posture / Kyphosis)?
Stretching of the: Pec major & minor Lat dorsi Serratus anterior Lev scap SCM Scalenes Upper trap Sub-occipitals
What are stretches you could use for a client with Flat upper back & Neck?
Stretching of the: Anterior Neck muscles Thoracic Erector spinae Rhomboids Mid trap
What are types of strengthening you could use on a client with Head forward posture and or Kyphosis?
Strengthening of the: Rhomboids Mid trap Anterior throat muscles Supra and infra hyoids Rectus captious anterior and laterals MM of mastication (if the jaw is affected)
What are types of strengthening you could use on a client that presents with a flat upper back and or Neck?
Strengthening of the:
Scapular protractors
Anterior intercostal muscles
How would you help correct Scoliosis with strengthening and stretching?
You would Stretch the Concave side and Strengthen the Convex Side.
What are stretches you could use for a client with Hyperlordosis?
Stretching the: Lumbar erectors Iliopsoas TFL Rec Fem
What would you strengthen on a client that presents with Hyperlordosis?
Strengthening the: Glute Max Rec Abdominus internal and External Obliques Transverse Abdominus
What could you use as a stretch on a client that presents with Swayback (relaxed or Slouched Posture)?
Upper abdominals Hip extensors (Hams and glute max) lower lumbar erectors
What types of strengthening could you use on a client that presents with Swayback?
Lower abdominals
Lower thoracic extensors
Hip flexors
What type of stretches could you use on a client that presents with Flat low back?
Trunk flexors
Hamstrings
Glute max
What types of strengthening could you se on a client that presents with Flat low back?
Lumbar errectors
Hip flexors
