18 Questions
What is a contributing factor to the development of lumbar kyphosis?
Excessive tight hamstrings
What is the effect of decreased anterior tilt of the pelvis on the sagittal-plane posture?
Flattening of the lumbar and cervical spine
What is a characteristic of a flat back postural distortion pattern?
Decreased lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis
What is the consequence of flattening of the lumbar and cervical spine?
Increased chance for degenerative osteoarthritic changes to the spine
What is a treatment approach for lumbar kyphosis?
Strengthening the low back extensor musculature
Which exercise is NOT mentioned as a treatment approach for flattening of the lumbar spine?
Wall sit
What can be used to help alleviate lumbar kyphosis?
Lumbar support pillows
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
What is a common cause of flat back and lumbar kyphosis?
Increased use of digital devices
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
What is an effect of lumbar kyphosis on the intervertebral discs?
Increased compression
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
What is a common underlying cause of Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS)?
Reading and writing involved with desk work
Which of the following muscles becomes overly facilitated in Upper Crossed Syndrome?
Pectoralis minor
What is a result of the hyperlordotic lower cervical spine in Upper Crossed Syndrome?
The posture of the lower cervical spine is projected anterior
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
What is a common effect of Upper Crossed Syndrome on the neck?
Neck pain and tension headaches
What is the term for the excessive curvature of the thoracic spine in Upper Crossed Syndrome?
Hyperkyphosis
This quiz covers the relationship between sagittal-plane posture of the pelvis and its effects on the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine. Learn how anterior tilt of the pelvis affects the curvature of the spine.
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