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1
Q

What to assess for posture

A
  1. Big Picture
  2. pelvis
  3. spinal alignment
  4. ribs
  5. trunk
  6. scapula
  7. shoulder alignment/height of shoulders
  8. shoulder joint
  9. head and neck position
2
Q

what to look for when assessing pelvis

A

equal WB?
top of pelvis aligned?
anterior/posterior tilt?

3
Q

what to look for when assessing spinal alignment

A

back curves
lateral flexion?
symmetry?

4
Q

what to look for when assessing ribs

A

shift to one side?

symmetrical?

5
Q

what to look for when assessing trunk

A

symmetry?

unilateral creases, folds?

6
Q

what to look for when assessing scapula

A

measure dist between inferior angle and vertebral column and medial border and vertebral column
what position is scapula in?

7
Q

what to look for when assessing shoulder alignmen/height

A

self-explanatory

8
Q

what to look for when assessing shoulder joint

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can you palpate a subluxation?