The Spine and Posture

Structure and Function of the Spine  mation mation mation  html html html

Motions of the Spinal Column  ml ml ml  Flexion approximates the anterior vertebral bodies and separates the spinous processes  Extension approximates the spinous processes and the anterior vertebral bodies separate  Side bending  Rotation  Compression/ Distraction  Anterior/Posterior/Lateral Shear

Posture Assessment  A plumb line is used as a reference point.  The line should fall: slightly anterior to the lateral malleolus, just anterior to the axis of the knee joint, through the greater trochanter (just posterior to the axis of the hip), through the bodies of the lumbar and cervical vertebrae, through the shoulder joint, and through the lobe of the ear. Figure 14.1 Kisner & Colby page 384

Muscles of Spinal Stabilization

  Extensors: 1) Erector Spinae Group; Lateral Flexors: 2) Quadratus Lumborum, 3) Intertransversarii 4) External Obliques, 5) Multifidus  hubpages.com

Postures 1. Correct posture 2. Hollow ‘sway’ back 3. Flat pelvis 4. Slumping posture 5. Military posture 6. Round Shoulders 7. Correct Posture 8. High Shoulder 9. High hip 10. Head tilt 11. Severe Scoliosis

Faulty Postures

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Common Faulty Postures

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Stretching Techniques for Common Mobility Impairments

Stretching Techniques for Common Muscle Impairments

Stretching Techniques for Common Mobility Impairments

Training/Strengthening Techniques for Common Muscle Impairments

 Quadratus lumborum stabilization training using closed-chain side- propping (A) on the elbow and knee and (B) on the hand and foot.

Anterior Pelvic Tilt 

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