Postural Considerations HS 349 L Level Landmarks Shoulders

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Postural Considerations HS 349 L

Postural Considerations HS 349 L

Level Landmarks Shoulders n Hips n Finger tips n Inferior angle of scapulae n

Level Landmarks Shoulders n Hips n Finger tips n Inferior angle of scapulae n Arms equi-distant from trunk n 2: 1 Ratio- medial malleoli: medial femoral condyle n

Wolf’s Law of Bone Growth n Bone has a tendency to grow according to

Wolf’s Law of Bone Growth n Bone has a tendency to grow according to the stress and strain placed upon it.

Stretching and Strengthening a Postural Curvature n Stretch the concave side of the curve

Stretching and Strengthening a Postural Curvature n Stretch the concave side of the curve n Strengthen the convex side of the curve

Plumb Line n Side View n Through middle of the ear n Through middle

Plumb Line n Side View n Through middle of the ear n Through middle of the shoulder n Through middle of the hips (greater trochanter) n Through middle of the knee n Slightly anterior to lateral n malleolus Frontal plane (posterior view) n Divide the right and left half of the body- midline

Good Posture

Good Posture

Lordosis n An exaggerated anterior curvature of the spine n Usually in the lumbar

Lordosis n An exaggerated anterior curvature of the spine n Usually in the lumbar region n Big Five Exercise Routine Strengthen abdominals n Stretch lumbar area n Strengthen the Hamstring muscles n Stretch the Quadriceps n Pelvic Roll n

Kyphosis n An exaggerated posterior curvature of the spine n n Usually in the

Kyphosis n An exaggerated posterior curvature of the spine n n Usually in the thoracic region of the spine Emphasize the convex/concave curve concept Strengthen the upper back muscles n Stretch the chest muscles n

Scoliosis n Lateral curvature of the spine n Simple “C” curve n Compound “S”

Scoliosis n Lateral curvature of the spine n Simple “C” curve n Compound “S” curve n Identification techniques n Scoliometer n Meter stick n Vertebral Spinous Process (mark)

Scoliosis

Scoliosis

Progressive Static Stretch Routine n PSSR (Make sure the body part is warm before

Progressive Static Stretch Routine n PSSR (Make sure the body part is warm before beginning the stretch routine) n Static stretch-15 seconds n Release- 15 seconds n Static stretch- 30 seconds n Release- 15 seconds n Static stretch- 45 seconds n Release- 15 seconds n Static stretch- 60 seconds n Release- 15 seconds