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Postural Considerations

Postural Considerations. HS 349L. Level Landmarks. Shoulders Hips Finger tips Inferior angle of scapulae Arms equi-distant from trunk 2:1 Ratio- medial malleoli: medial femoral condyle . Wolf’s Law of Bone Growth .

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Postural Considerations

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  1. Postural Considerations HS 349L

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

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

  4. Stretching and Strengthening a Postural Curvature • Stretch the concave side of the curve • Strengthen the convex side of the curve

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

  6. Good Posture

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

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

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

  10. Scoliosis

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

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