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Evaluating Posture
PURPOSE
The purposes of this laboratory session are as follows:
- To learn to recognize postural deviations and thus become more posture conscious.
- To determine your posture limitations in order to institute a preventive and corrective program.
PROCEDURE
- Wear as little clothing as possible (bathing suits are recommended) and remove shoes and socks.
- Work in groups of two or three, with one person acting as the "subject" while partners serve as "examiners," then alternate roles. Note: The instructor may prefer to conduct all examinations by individual screening exams or posture photographs.
- Stand by a vertical plumb line.
- Use chart 16.3 below. Check any deviations and indicate their severity as follows: 0 - none; 1 - slight; 2 - moderate; 3 - severe
- If time permits, perform back and posture exercises assigned by your instructor.
RESULTS
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Record your posture score |
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Record your posture rating from the Posture Rating Scale
(Chart 16.4 below) |
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Chart 16.3 Posture Evaluation
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Side View Points |
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Back View Points |
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Head forward |
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Tilted head |
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Sunken chest |
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Protruding scapulae |
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Round shoulders |
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Symptoms of scoliosis |
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Shoulders uneven |
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Kyphosis |
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Hips uneven |
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Lordosis |
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Lateral curvature of spine
(Adam's position) |
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Abdominal ptosis |
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One side of back high
(Adam's position) Hyperextended knees |
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Body lean |
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Total Score |
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Chart 16.4 Posture Rating Scale
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Classification |
Total Score |
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Excellent |
0-2 |
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Very Good |
3-4 |
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Good |
5-7 |
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Fair |
8-11 |
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Poor |
12 or More |
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