Stott Pilates- Postural alignment test with complete solutions | Latest 2023/2024

Stott Pilates- Postural alignment test with complete solutions | Latest 2023/2024 What are the four types of postural alignment? ️ Ideal, kyphosis-lordosis, flatback, sway-back postures What should the cervical spine look like in neutral alignment? ️ Normal curve, slightly convex anteriorly What should the thoracic spine look like in ideal alignment? ️ Normal curve, slightly convex posteriorly What should the lumbar spine look like in ideal alignment? ️ Normal curve, slightly convex anteriorly What muscles are short and strong in the kyphosis-lordosis posture? ️ Neck extensors and hip flexors. Low back is strong and may or may not become short What muscles are elongated or weak in the kyphosis- lordosis posture? ️ Neck flexors, upper back. Erector spinae, external oblique. Hamstrings are slightly elongated but may or may not be weak.