Standing Posture Assessment
Setup
Client standing in natural posture, barefoot. Minimal clothing. Photos from: (A) anterior, (B) posterior, (C) left lateral, (D) right lateral. Use a plumb line or vertical reference in the background.
Cueing
Step 1: 'Stand as you normally would. Do not try to stand up straight.' Step 2: Observe against the plumb line: Lateral view: ear over shoulder, shoulder over hip, hip over knee, knee over ankle (lateral malleolus). Frontal view: shoulder height symmetry, iliac crest height, ASIS alignment, knee alignment (valgus/varus), foot position. Posterior: scapular symmetry, spine alignment, gluteal fold height, calcaneal position.
Measurement
Free text: document all deviations from ideal alignment. Structure: [View]: [Region]: [Finding]. Include: forward head posture (cm from plumb line), kyphosis degree, lordosis classification, scoliosis observation.
Modality
FAQ
What muscles does Standing Posture Assessment work?
Standing Posture Assessment primarily targets the Full Body. It is classified as a professional-level assessment test.
How do you perform Standing Posture Assessment correctly?
Client standing in natural posture, barefoot. Minimal clothing. Photos from: (A) anterior, (B) posterior, (C) left lateral, (D) right lateral. Use a plumb line or vertical reference in the background. Step 1: 'Stand as you normally would. Do not try to stand up straight.' Step 2: Observe against the plumb line: Lateral view: ear over shoulder, shoulder over hip, hip over knee, knee over ankle (lateral malleolus). Frontal view: shoulder height symmetry, iliac crest height, ASIS alignment, knee alignment (valgus/varus), foot position. Posterior: scapular symmetry, spine alignment, gluteal fold height, calcaneal position.
What equipment is needed for Standing Posture Assessment?
Standing Posture Assessment requires Assessment Kit. It is categorized as a Pattern Analysis assessment test.
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