forward head posture
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What is today’s expectation?
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What do you think??????
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Let’s analyze it,,
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Forward head posture
Hari subedi BPT first year KUSMS , KU
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Contents
• Introduction• Causes• Consequences• Intervention
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PowerPostureMonth 00, 2003
Forward Head Posture
It is one in which the head is positioned anteriorly and the normal anterior cervical convexity that is cervical lordosis is increased in comaparision with optimal posture
It is often accompanied by protracted scapulae and increased thoracic kyphosis.
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Research basis
• Number of person: 100• Year group: 20-70• Plumb line : odontoid process to Cervical 7• Finding: 16mm anterior to centre of cervical 7• Greatest lordosis at C1 TO C2• Little lordosis at rest of other• Kyphotic at occipit and C1 (5 degree)
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Factors Maintaining Posture
a. Ligamentsb. Fasciac. Bonesd. Jointse. Musclesf. Tendons
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•What can be the causes??
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causes
• Very common in:• office workers, students, whiplash injuries/accidents
Poor eyesight (need glasses)Muscle fatigue/weaknessPoor postural sense
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What happens?
• Shortened suboccipital muscles, scalenes, upper trapezius, levator scapula• Hypomobile upper cervical region• Abnormal GH biomechanics• TMJ dysfunction• Thoracic outlet syndrome (scalene involvement)• Forward shoulder posture• Myofascial pain (posterior cervical muscles)
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PowerPostureMonth 00, 2003
Joints Affected Short Muscles Weak Muscles _______________________________________________________________________
Atlanto-occipital Levator scapulae Hyoid
Cervical spine Sternocleidomastoid Lower cervical and thoracic erector spinae
Temporomandibular Scalenes Middle and low trapezius
Scapulothoracic Suboccipital Rhomboids
Glenohumeral Upper Trapezius Pectoralis major Pectoralis minor
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PowerPostureMonth 00, 2003
50 Years Later
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Postural correction exercise
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Factors Affecting Posture: Mattresses and Pillows
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How to Correct Office Posture• Adjust seat so that hips, knees and ankles are
at roughly 90°(knees at level of seat, you may need a footrest).
• Allow 2-3 fingers space behind knees.• Rest back against backrest.• Constantly change positions.• Sit close to work.• Reduce time seated to 75% of workday. Try
to alternate sitting, standing and walking every 30 minutes.6
• Adjust lumbar support so that it is in small of back.
• Keep chin, shoulders and low back aligned (don’t slump).
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So; let’s not follow it?
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References
• C norkin , joint structure and function, 4th edittion
• www google com/pictures