Kinesiology 2236A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Gluteal Muscles, Flat Feet, Plantar Fascia

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2236A/B
• Professor: Dave Humphreys

Document Summary

Important to assess static posture: observe entire body from all angles improved by use of plumb line or screen, significant variability only obvious asymmetries should be considered (aka none of us are perfect, just look for obvious misalignments) Increased thoracic curve: protracted scapulae, usually associated with forward head posture needed to keep eyes level, increased c- spine extension (because of the curve, they would normally be looking down) Increase in anterior pelvic tilt: hip flexion, whole pelvic tilt makes more of an arch so upper back has to come over and balance that out. Ischial tuberosity feels tight because of the position of the pelvis so these patients think their hamstrings need to be stretched/are tight (because they are always stretched) Swayback: anterior shift of the entire pelvis results in hip extension, thoracic segment shifts posteriorly causes flexion of the thorax, net effect is a decrease in lordosis and increase in kyphosis to balance it out.