1What type of force occurs on vertebral discs when standing?
compression
2What type of force occurs on vertebral discs during flexion and extension
shear
3What are steps to reduce force on vertebral discs?
Limiting prolonged static standing, limiting rotation with lifting
4Name 2 functional activities that facilitate rectus abdominis
Spinal flexion
Leaning forward for LB dressing
Leaning forward for transfers
Sitting up in bed
5At what stage of standing from a chair would a client depend on their abdominal muscles the most?
the leaning forward at the beginning because your rectus abdominus is needed for spinal flexion and trunk stability
6What muscles are facilitated when leaning back in a chair?
erector spinae muscles
transversospinalis group
7How could you facilitate spinal extension in a child with cerebral palsy?
Wedge pillow to engage in play
Tummy time, crawling, scooting
Crawling through a tunnel
8Describe which muscles are involved when slowly lowering a box from waist height to floor using the following terms..
Eccentric contraction:
Concentric contraction:
eccentric: erector spinae
concentric: rectus abdominis
9Why start with posture?
Proximal stability equates to proximal control.
10What influences poor posture?
Lack of stability
Lack of strength
Lack of balance