Flashcards in Lordosis Deck (6)
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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
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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
