correct your posture
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PostureLECTURER: Dr. Leonard H.Joseph
Prepared by: Gee Shuk HueyLim Yi YuRaidah Hanisa BT RuslanNoorliana Binti MasriPavapriya A/P PonvelMohammad Khairat Azwan
Introduction• Upper Crossed Syndrome• Lower Crossed Syndrome
Characteristics• Head protraction• Shoulder protraction• Trunk lordosis• Pelvic anterior tilt• Lower leg pronation – flat
footedness/knocked-knees
Effects• Trigger points• Ache/burning sensation in shoulder
and arm• Underlying shoulder problem• Breathing disturbance• Depression/migraine• Weak immune function
Causes• Poor posture• Predisposing activities• Fatigue
Characteristics of Spine
Cervical spine
Thoracic spine
Lumbar spine
Examples of abnormal posture
Postural Correction Techniques
• Posture education• Avoid prolonged posture• Stay physically active• Correction exercises
Postural Correction Exercises
Corrective Stretches
Brugger’s stretch
Chin tuck Forward lunge
Pectoralis stretch
Quadriceps stretch
Stretching GuideStretch the specific muscle for duration of 15 seconds. (Roberts et al.,1999) Repeat for 2-3 times. (Hillsboro Physical Therapy,2015)
Corrective Strengthening
Deep neck flexor exercise
Bridging
Plank
Scap TReverse fly
Target: Upper Crossed Syndrome
Target: Lower Crossed Syndrome
Progression exercise
Functional ExerciseFunctional Exercise
Patient Education
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