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1
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Lordosis

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Anterior convexity with posterior concavity

May be fixed or flexible

Found in children with a variety of dx

2
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Congenital

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Result of bilateral failure of segmentation

3
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Myelomeningocele

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Lordosis occurs secondary to use of tripod gait

4
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DMD

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Lordosis facilitates balanced sitting

postural control mm are weak- affects support for vertebral column and upright control

Hip flexion contractures- leading to increased lordosis due to pull on pelvis to tilt anteriorly

5
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Assessment

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test of LE ROM, spinal flexibility, trunk/le strength, posture, gait

6
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Interventions

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abdominal strengthening, pelvic tilts (supine and standing), trunk extensor strengthening, appropriate le strengthening