Upper crossed syndrome-WEAK- forward head & rounded shoulders-lengthened Flashcards
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*Weird acronym for
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*Weak
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*Dark acronym for
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*Deep cervical flexors-typically lengthened by most individuals w/upper crossed syndrome.
Most likely injury: Headaches
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*Shady acronym for
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*Serratus anterior
Increased: Cervical extension
Most likely injury: Biceps tendonitis
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*Robots acronym for
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*Rhomboids
Increased: Scapular protractions/elevation are what most individuals experience w/upper crossed syndrome
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*Melt acronym for
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*Mid trapezius
Most likely injury: Thoracic outlet syndrome
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*Lonely acronym for
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*Lower trapezius
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*Tiny acronym for
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*Teres minor
Decreased: Shoulder extension
8
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*Igloos acronym for
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*Infraspinatus
Decreased: Shoulder external rotation
9
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Acronyms to remember order of muscles for:
Upper crossed syndrome weak
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Weird Dark Shady Robots Melt Lonely Tiny Igloos
