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11 Cards in this Set
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Degeneration, “ageing” is not simply due to the effects of time, but due to small underlying chronic distortions which eventually overwhelm body’s capacity to heal
Establishing a solid ... will enable healing capacities of body to function as intended over time |
structure
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Causes of poor posture are either ... or ...
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structural
positional |
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structural:
permanent anatomic deformities that may not be amenable to correction by ... |
manipulation
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Positional:
-poor ... habit -psychological factors, self-esteem -developmental and degenerative processes -... leading to muscle guarding and avoidance postures -muscle imbalance, spasm, or contracture -joint hypermobility or hypomobility -weakness -excess weight -loss of proprioception (i.e. injury, neuropathy) -poor support from footwear or non ergonomic chair |
postural
pain |
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IDEAL POSTURE
Straight line should pass through: -... -... -Center of ... body -Center of ... jt -Ant to ... |
Ext auditory meatus
Shoulders L3 knee lateral malleolus |
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Curves of spine ... with inspiration and ... with expiration
Postures which restrain this motion will impact breathing mechanics |
flatten
curve |
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Diseases related to poor ... function:
constipation hemorrhoids herniation GERD respiratory problems |
abdominal wall
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Structural compromise will alter body’s ability to appropriately balance autonomic nervous system
Thoracic kyphosis will alter function of ... NS |
sympathetic
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Important to assess the .../... in low back, hip, knee pain
Small discrepancies here translate to large strains elsewhere |
ankle/foot
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One “gait cycle”
-From heel strike to next heel strike of (same/different?) foot “...” -Period when foot is in contact with ground “...” -Period when foot is NOT in contact with ground |
same
Stance Swing |
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8 phases of gait:
1. ... -Establish contact with leading foot, begin STANCE 2. ... -Shock absorption -Begin weight bearing -Continue progression of forward movement 3. ... -Limb & trunk stability -Progression over stationary foot 4. ... -Progression past stationary foot -Prepare for swing 5. ... -Weight release from stationary foot -Position limb for swing 6. ... -Prepare for foot clearance -Advance foot from trailing position 7. ... -Foot clearance -Limb advancement 8. ... -Prepare for stance (positioning) -Complete limb advancement |
1. Initial contact
2. Loading response 3. Mid stance 4. Terminal stance 5. Pre - swing 6. Initial swing 7. Mid swing 8. Terminal swing |
