Upper crossed syndrome-TIGHT- forward head & rounded shoulders-short Flashcards
Characterized by a forward head & rounded shoulders
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*Tigers acronym for
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*Tight
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*Unite acronym for
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*Upper Trapezius
Most likely injury: Headaches
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*Lazy acronym for
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*Levator scapulae
Increased: Cervical extension
Most likely injury: Biceps tendonitis
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*Seals acronym for
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- Sternocleidomastoid
- Increased: Scapular protraction/elevation
- Most likely injury for individuals: Rotator cuff impingement*
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*Since acronym for
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*Scalenes
Most likely injury: Thoracic outlet syndrome
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*Lamas acronym for
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*Latissimus dorsi
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*Tax acronym for
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- Teres major
* Decreased: Shoulder extension* is what most individuals experience w/upper crossed syndrome
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*Sick acronym for
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*Subscapularis
Decreased: Shoulder external rotation
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*Pelicans acronym for
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*Pectoralis major/minor-usually the most typically shortened in upper crossed syndrome
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Acronyms to remember order of muscles for:
Upper crossed syndrome tight
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Tigers Unite Lazy Seals Since Lamas Tax Sick Pelicans
