Sagittal-Plane Posture and Spine Curvature

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What is a contributing factor to the development of lumbar kyphosis?

Excessive tight hip flexors

Overstrengthened abdominal musculature

Weak low back extensor musculature

Excessive tight hamstrings (correct)

What is the effect of decreased anterior tilt of the pelvis on the sagittal-plane posture?

Increased curvature of the lumbar and cervical spine

Increased curvature of the thoracic spine

Flattening of the lumbar and cervical spine (correct)

No effect on the sagittal-plane posture

What is a characteristic of a flat back postural distortion pattern?

Increased lumbar lordosis

Decreased lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis (correct)

Decreased thoracic kyphosis

Increased cervical lordosis

What is the consequence of flattening of the lumbar and cervical spine?

Increased chance for degenerative osteoarthritic changes to the spine Signup and view all the answers

What is a treatment approach for lumbar kyphosis?

Strengthening the low back extensor musculature Signup and view all the answers

Which exercise is NOT mentioned as a treatment approach for flattening of the lumbar spine?

Wall sit Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to help alleviate lumbar kyphosis?

Lumbar support pillows Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of strengthening the anterior tilters of the pelvis in the treatment approach?

To restore the normal sagittal-plane posture of the pelvis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of flat back and lumbar kyphosis?

Increased use of digital devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of flattening of the lumbar and cervical spine on the weight distribution of the spine?

Weight shifts anteriorly in the lumbar and cervical spine Signup and view all the answers

What is an effect of lumbar kyphosis on the intervertebral discs?

Increased compression Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between flattening of the lumbar and cervical spine and degenerative osteoarthritic changes?

Flattening of the spine increases the chance for degenerative osteoarthritic changes Signup and view all the answers

What is a common underlying cause of Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS)?

Reading and writing involved with desk work Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles becomes overly facilitated in Upper Crossed Syndrome?

Pectoralis minor Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of the hyperlordotic lower cervical spine in Upper Crossed Syndrome?

The posture of the lower cervical spine is projected anterior Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of the treatment approach for Upper Crossed Syndrome?

Strengthening the posterior trunk extensor/shoulder girdle retractor/arm lateral rotation musculature Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of Upper Crossed Syndrome on the neck?

Neck pain and tension headaches Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the excessive curvature of the thoracic spine in Upper Crossed Syndrome?

Hyperkyphosis Signup and view all the answers