postural deviations Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what are the two types of postural deviations
A
scoliosis
kyphosis
2
Q
what is kyphosis
A
this is when the upper back is more rounded than normal ( 45 degrees)
3
Q
what is scoliosis
A
the abnormal curvature of the spine
4
Q
what are some of the signs of postural deviations
A
one shoulder higher than the other
difference in leg lengths
