STOTT PILATES – POSTURAL ALIGNMENT
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the four types of postural alignment? - ANSWER Ideal, kyphosis-
lordosis, flat-back, sway-back postures
How would the cervical spine look in neutral alignment? - ANSWER Normal
curve, slightly convex anteriorly
How would the thoracic spine look in ideal alignment? - ANSWER Normal
curve, slightly convex posteriorly
How would the lumbar spine look in ideal alignment? - ANSWER Normal
curve, slightly convex anteriorly
What muscles are strong and short in the kyphosis-lordosis posture? -
ANSWER Neck extensors and hip flexors. Low back can or cannot be strong
and is short
What muscles are weak or lengthened in the kyphosis-lordosis posture? -
ANSWER Upper back and neck flexors. Erector spinae and external oblique.
Hamstrings are slightly lengthened but can or cannot be weak.
What is the cervical spine in the sway-back posture? - ANSWER Slightly
extended
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the four types of postural alignment? - ANSWER Ideal, kyphosis-
lordosis, flat-back, sway-back postures
How would the cervical spine look in neutral alignment? - ANSWER Normal
curve, slightly convex anteriorly
How would the thoracic spine look in ideal alignment? - ANSWER Normal
curve, slightly convex posteriorly
How would the lumbar spine look in ideal alignment? - ANSWER Normal
curve, slightly convex anteriorly
What muscles are strong and short in the kyphosis-lordosis posture? -
ANSWER Neck extensors and hip flexors. Low back can or cannot be strong
and is short
What muscles are weak or lengthened in the kyphosis-lordosis posture? -
ANSWER Upper back and neck flexors. Erector spinae and external oblique.
Hamstrings are slightly lengthened but can or cannot be weak.
What is the cervical spine in the sway-back posture? - ANSWER Slightly
extended
