Erin Kirkbride
Jessica Hoffman
Movement Analysis Project
Kinesiology
Dr. Anjuli Gairola
Section 5: F 8:00-10:45am
Demographics:Name: Erin Kirkbride
Gender: Female
Age: 20
Height: 64 inches 164 cm
Weight: 159 lbs 76 kg
Body Mass Index: 28
Medical and Physical History Questionnaire1. Do you have a family history of anything that may affect your
full range of motion? [Y] [N]If yes, explain: _______________________________________
2. Have you had any injuries that may affect your full range of motion? [Y] [N]If yes, explain: I sprained my left ankle multiple times, I tore a muscle in my left shoulder, and I have had my right knee lock up multiple times (possible torn meniscus)
3. Have you had any surgeries that may affect your full range of motion? [Y] [N]If yes, explain _______________________________________
4. What is your current occupation? [N/A] I am currently a student at Rowan University. I do not have a job.
5. Do you participate or have you recently participated in any physical activities? [Y] [N] If yes, explain: I have played multiple sports all year round since I was about 7. But I have not participated in anything May. I occasionally run around town for exercise.
Movement Goals
I would like to work on the range of motion in my shoulder. It is always in pain if I overuse my left arm and I am very limited to how far I can lift my arm.
My right leg is much stronger than my right so I find myself leaning to that side when I stand. I would like to regain balance to my left leg.
I have little to no flexibility in my hamstrings so I think working on that would be beneficial.
I also believe my left bicep is a lot stronger than my right bicep because I throw with my left arm. So I would like to regain strength and flexibility in my right arm.
Initial Summary:Comparing my BMI to what it should be, I would be considered boarder line
obese for my age and height. My weight should be lower for my height. Because I
weigh a bit more than I should, this could put stress on my posture. That could
lead to not only back problems, but problems with my neck, and also my knees. I
already have noticed that I slouch when I am sitting. If I keep that up I could be in
a lot pain in the long run. Key areas I believe I need to work on are improving
better balance with both of my legs. Like I said my right leg is stronger so I tend to
lean to that side. This could also result in back problems. Based off of the lab we
did recently, the flexibility in my neck is good. Other than that I have a lot to work
on.
Cervical
Sagittal View
Neutral Flexion Extension
Frontal View
Neutral Lateral Flexion Left Lateral Flexion Right
Transverse View
Neutral Rotation Left Rotation Right
Shoulder
Frontal View
Neutral Abduction Left Abduction Right
Sagittal View
Flexion Left Flexion Right
Neutral Internal Rotation External Rotation
Neutral Internal Rotation External Rotation
Hip
Sagittal View
Flexion Left Flexion Right
Frontal View
Neutral Internal Rotation Left External Rotation Left
Neutral Internal Rotation Right External Rotation Right
Sit and Reach
Sagittal View
Straight Leg Raise
Sagittal View
Left
Right
The Thomas Test
Sagittal View
Left
Right
From my range of motion assessment I noticed that some of my original
thoughts are absolutely true. I realized I could not get past the first couple notches
with the sit and reach test. I also could not keep my legs straight while trying to
complete the straight leg test. To prevent any injuries I should definitely be
stretching my legs every day. This will help prevent pulling or tearing my
hamstring. I did notice something interesting about my shoulder range of motion.
I said before, that I had hardly any movement in my left shoulder and what was
interesting was that abduction was a lot easier than flexion. I expected the
complete opposite. I feel more pain when I perform abduction, but I have more
range of motion there. I should keep stretching my shoulder often but not over
working it because I do not want to cause any further injury.
Normal My Results Cervical: flexion 60 degrees L: 55 degrees R: 55 degrees extension 75 degrees L: 85 degrees R: 85 degrees rotation 80 degrees L: 75 degrees R: 70 degrees lateral flexion 45 degrees L: 45 degrees R: 45 degrees
Shoulder: flexion 170 degrees L: 175 degrees R: 180 degrees abduction 170 degrees L: 165 degrees R: 170 degrees
internal rotation 70 degrees L: 45 degrees R: 70 degrees external rotation 90 degrees L: 90 degrees R: 90 degrees
Hip: flexion 110 degrees L: 110 degrees R: 110 degrees internal rotation 35 degrees L: 30 degrees R: 30 degrees external rotation 45 degrees L: 40 degrees R: 40 degrees
Postural Analysis Frontal View
Sagittal View
Overhead Squat AssessmentFrontal View
Sagittal View
From looking at my postural analysis I think I slightly have excessive
lordosis. When I am not thinking about my posture is when I see this occur. But
when I think about how I need to keep my back straight, I fix the problem. I could
permanently fix the problem by strengthening my rectus abdominus and stretching
out my latussimus dorsi. Other than that, I would say everything else seems to be
lined up correctly.
Looking at my overhead squat it seems as though I am leaning on my right
leg. I used to think it was because that leg was overall a lot stronger than my left,
but, I do also sprain my left ankle frequently. I recently sprained it about two
weeks ago and it is still very weak and I still feel pain. So, that could have been a
reason for leaning to that side. Also I noticed my right tibia externally rotates,
causing my right foot to be slightly facing outward. I believe this is because I put
so much weight to that side, I feel I can stabilize my weight and balance by turning
my foot outward.
Gait Analysis(walking)
Sagittal View
Heel Strike Mid-stance Toe-off
Posterior View
Heel Strike Mid-stance Toe-off
(running)Sagittal View
Heel Strike Mid-stance Toe-off
Posterior View
Heel Strike Mid-stance Toe-offWhile running and walking, I believe it appears as though my pelvis tilts
down to the right as I land on my left foot. In class we discussed that this could be
the result of a weak left gluteus medius. The muscle cannot support me as my
body tries to find its center of gravity. Because it is weak, my right side is
affected. I also noticed that my step width is a lot closer than 4-6 inches. 4-6
inches is considered to be the normal step width and my feet are much closer than
that. Also, in the posterior view, heel strike, walking picture, my left ankle looks
everted. This could be because I recently re-sprained my ankle (again). Because it
was an inverted ankle sprain I could be everting my ankle to protects myself from
inverting it again.
Corrective Exercise ProgramUpper Body
1. Pelvic tilt w/ double leg lowering
2. Pelvic tilt w/ double leg side lowering
3. Open chain kinetic exercise with band
4. Pelvic tilt with leg cycles
5. V-sit knee hugs
6. V-sit trunk twists
7. Side plank with trunk rotation
8. Suck in stomach
The first and second exercise are pelvic tilt double leg lowering. These
exercises are meant to work my rectus abdominus. The third exercise is the open
chain kinetic exercise with band. This is to strengthen the muscles in my shoulder.
The fourth exercise is pelvic tilt with leg cycles, this works my rectus abdominus
and transverse abdominus. The fifth stretch is v-sit knee hugs which work my
erector spinae. The sixth stretch is v-sit trunk twists, which works my multifidus
and obliques. The seventh stretch is side plank with trunk rotation, which also
works the multifidus. And lastly, the eighth exercise is to simply suck in your
stomach. This is an easy exercise to strengthen your transverse abdominus.
Going back to my movement goals, I believe the open chain kinetic exercise with
the band will help strengthen my shoulder and make it more flexible.
Lower Body
1. PNF stretching
2. Overhead squat
3. Leg lifts from side plank
4. Bench step ups
5. Lateral walks w/ resistance
6. Single leg lunge reach to sky
7. Partner assisted reverse leg curls
8.Multidirectional lunges
For the first exercise, PNF stretching, this will be working my hamstrings.
The leg lifts from slide plank are working numerous muscles, including my gluteus
medius and minimus, core, and shoulder girdle. I found this exercise to be painful
in my shoulder so I would not recommend this to anyone with a previous shoulder
injury. For my third exercise I did bench step ups. This exercise involved the use
of the gluteus maximus and my quadriceps. Lateral walks with resistance was an
easy exercise that worked the gluteus medius. Single leg lunges and partner
assisted reverse leg curls were great exercises that worked my hamstrings. The
reverse leg curls are A LOT harder to do than they look. For my last two exercises
I did multidirectional lunges and overhead squats. The lunges involved the gluteus
medius, quads, and knee stabilizers. And lastly, the overhead squat exercise also
worked my quads and gluteus maximus.
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