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Spines Flashcards

1
Q

What is posture

A

The position adopted by the body at rest and during motion

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2
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Why do we try gain ideal posture

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Protects the supporting structures against injury

Muscles function more efficiently

It allows us to breath easier

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3
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Standing posture static muscles

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Soleus

Illipsoas

Multifidus

Trapezius

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4
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Postural sway

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A standing human is never able to remain perfectly still, his body moves slightly in one direction or another all the time and is constantly brought back to a central position by the postural muscles

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Function of curves and abnormalities

A

Shock absorption

Shock absorption can be reduced due to abnormalities

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6
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Types of curvature

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Kyphosis

Lordosis

Scoliosis

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7
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Efficient posture

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A state of muscular and skeletal balance

Body segments best balance minimal strain and max support

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Maintenance of efficient posture

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Intact CNS

Intact visual system

Intact vestibular

A functioning muscular system

Efficient feedback from joint muscular and tactical receptors

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9
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Line of gravity

A

Slightly anterior to the lateral malleolus

Slightly anterior to the axis of the knee joint

Through the hip joint

Midway through the shoulder

Through the mastoid process/centre of ear

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Causes of poor posture

A

Lack of knowledge

Disease

Injury and muscle guarding

Habit

Weakness and flexibility

Mental attitude

Hereditary

Clothing

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11
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How to improve posture

A

Advice

Exercise

Proprioceptive tape

Ergonomics

Manual handling

Injury prevention

Psychology- imagery

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12
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Lordosis

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Pelvis anterior tilted

Weak lower abs

Tight back extensors

Tight hip flexors

Weak hamstrings

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13
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Kyphosis

A

Grater than 50 degrees is classed as abnormal

Head forward

Inwardly curved chest

Increased thoracic curve

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14
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Scoliosis

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Structural

Non-structural

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15
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Non-structural

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Temporary change caused by

Leg length discrepancy

Muscle spasm

Inflammatory conditions

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16
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Lordosis-kyphosis

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Head forward

Cx hyper extended

Tx increased flexion

Lx hypertension

Knees slightly hyperextended

Ankles slightly PF

17
Q

Sway back

A

Head forward

Cx slightly extended

Tx long kyphosis

Lx flexed

Pelvis posterior tilted

Hips hypertension

Knees hyperextended

18
Q

Flat back

A

Head forward

Cx slightly extended

Tx upper increased flex lower straight

Lx flexed

Hips extended

Knees extended

19
Q

Military

A

Head neutral

Cx normal curve

Tx normal curve

Lx hypertension

Pelvis anterior tilt

Knees slightly hyperextended

Ankles slightly PF

20
Q

Plum line

A

Finds patients postural abnormalities lie

Breakdown

Through mastoid 
Through shoulder jt 
Through L5/S1
Behind hip jt 
In front of knee jt 
In front of  lateral malleolus

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