Consultation Assessment - Posture & Mobility

Collapsed arches & Big toe valgus: reason/why

wearing shoes (narrow & built-in arch support)

Previous ankle sprain (cause mis-alignment)

Collapsed arches & Big toe valgus: consequences

may cause meniscal damage

increae risk for ACL

inability to push off big toe —> triple extend

Collapsed arches & Big toe valgus: how to fix

recommend insert and toe spacers

exercises to strengthen arch

knee valgus: why?

female’s q-angle (hips)

lack of ankle dorsiflexion

flat feet

weak glute medius (outer butt)

lack of VMO strength (medial quad)

knee valgus: consequences

acl tear risk

knee pain

knee valgus: how to fix

strengthen glute medius

patellar alignment: why?

tight quads from being anterior dominant

constantly using/jumping off that leg

patellar alignment: consequences

knee pain

patellar alignment: fix

mobilize quad and strengthen patella tendon

anterior pelvic tilt: why?

lower-cross syndrome

glute, core, and hamstring weakness

hip flexor, quad, lower back tightness

being anterior dominant

anterior pelvic tilt: consequences

back and knee pain

knee, hamstring, or low back injuries

pain during ADL or after heavy lifting/jumping

anterior pelvic tilt: fix

strengthen glute, hamstring, core

mobilize quad, hip flexor, low back

Posterior pelvic tilt: why?

sitting all day

Posterior pelvic tilt: consequences

back, hip, leg pain

Posterior pelvic tilt: fix?

get LB stronger

lordosis: consequences

back pain

kyphosis: consequences

shoulder and back pain

forward head tilt: why?

using phone

working desk job

forward head tilt: consequences

neck, jaw, headache pain

overactive pecs, scaps, and traps

weak