The Spine and Posture Structure and Function of the Spine mationmationmation htmlhtmlhtml Motions of the Spinal Column mlmlml Flexion approximates the anterior vertebral bodies and separates the spinous processes Extension approximates the spinous processes and the anterior vertebral bodies separate Side bending Rotation Compression/ Distraction Anterior/Posterior/Lateral Shear Posture Assessment A plumb line is used as a reference point. The line should fall: slightly anterior to the lateral malleolus, just anterior to the axis of the knee joint, through the greater trochanter (just posterior to the axis of the hip), through the bodies of the lumbar and cervical vertebrae, through the shoulder joint, and through the lobe of the ear. Figure 14.1 Kisner & Colby page 384 Muscles of Spinal Stabilization Extensors: 1) Erector Spinae Group; Lateral Flexors: 2) Quadratus Lumborum, 3) Intertransversarii 4) External Obliques, 5) Multifidus hubpages.com Postures 1. Correct posture 2. Hollow sway back 3. Flat pelvis 4. Slumping posture 5. Military posture 6. Round Shoulders 7. Correct Posture 8. High Shoulder 9. High hip 10. Head tilt 11. Severe Scoliosis Faulty Postures sture-revisited Common Faulty Postures Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Scoliosis Stretching Techniques for Common Mobility Impairments Stretching Techniques for Common Muscle Impairments Stretching Techniques for Common Mobility Impairments Training/Strengthening Techniques for Common Muscle Impairments Quadratus lumborum stabilization training using closed-chain side- propping (A) on the elbow and knee and (B) on the hand and foot. Anterior Pelvic Tilt