Lordosis

Question 1

Lordosis

Answer 1

Anterior convexity with posterior concavity

May be fixed or flexible

Found in children with a variety of dx

Question 2

Congenital

Answer 2

Result of bilateral failure of segmentation

Question 3

Myelomeningocele

Answer 3

Lordosis occurs secondary to use of tripod gait

Question 4

DMD

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Assessment

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Interventions

Answer 6

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