Posture Assessment

Service Description

Posture Assessment The most common postural problem is poor postural habit; that is, for whatever reason, the patient does not maintain a correct posture. This type of posture is often seen in the person who stands or sits for long periods and begins to slouch. Maintenance of correct posture requires muscles that are strong, flexible, and easily adaptable to environmental change. These muscles must continually work against gravity and in harmony with one another to maintain an upright posture. Another cause of poor postural habits, especially in children, is not wanting to appear taller than one’s peers. If a child has an early, rapid growth spurt there may be a tendency to slouch so as not to “stand out” and appear different. Such a spurt may also result in the unequal growth of the various structures, and this may lead to altered posture; for example, the growth of muscle may not keep up with the growth of bone. This process is sometimes evident in adolescents with tight hamstrings. Muscle imbalance and muscle contracture are other causes of poor posture. For example, a tight iliopsoas muscle increases the lumbar lordosis in the lumbar spine. Pain may also cause poor posture. Pressure on a nerve root in the lumbar spine can lead to pain in the back and result in a scoliosis as the body unconsciously adopts a posture that decreases the pain. Posture assessment Can provide a clear pathway for rehab and fast track towards achieving goals.

Contact Details

• 3654 Keswick Blvd SW, Edmonton, AB, Canada