Posture

where does posture fit in the tests and measures

in the observations portion of T&M or physical exam

1. observe posture in relevant position

2. determine if posture is relevant to complaint

structural posture

impossible to change

what if atypical posture if relevant to pt complaint?

the posture can be a cause or result of the complaint

somotype

body type

endomorph

larger body habitus

mesomorph

athletic build, medium-sized

ectomorph

lean, slender

crossed syndromes

theory → tight muscles anteriorly cause posterior muscles to lengthen and weaken

upper crossed syndrome

• tightness of deep neck flexors, upper trap, and levator scap → antagonist muscle weakness

• crossed with tightness pec major and minor

lower crossed syndrome

tightness of thoracolumbar extensors crossed with tightness of iliopsoas and rectus femoris → antagonist muscle group weakness deep ab muscles and glut max + med