John Torri
Postural Analysis
Eyes Aligned
Yes
No
Frontal View
If no, which side higher
Right
Left
AC Joint Aligned
Yes
No
If no, which side higher
Right
Left
ASIS Aligned
Yes
No
If no, which side higher
Right
Left
Patella Height Even
Yes
No
If no, which side higher
Right
Left
Patella Faces Forward
Yes
No
If no, facing which way
Out
In
Genu Valgum
Yes
No
If yes, which side
R
L
Both
Genu Varum
Yes
No
If yes, which side
R
L
Both
Feet Face Forward
Yes
No
If no, which one
R
L
Both
facing which way
Out
In
Sagittal View
No
Head Protruded
Yes
Protracted Shoulder Girdle
Yes
No
Kyphosis
Yes
No
Excessive Lordosis
Yes
No
Reduced Lordosis
Yes
No
Genu Recurvatum
Yes
No
If yes, which side R
L
Both
Winged Scapula
Yes
Posterior View
No
If yes, which side
Feet Evert
Yes
No
If yes, which foot
R
L
Both
Feet Invert
Yes
No
If yes, which foot
R
L
Both
R
L
Both
From these three views I can determine nothing of a serious concern when
analyses my posture. In Neutral position the eyes are aligned, as well as my AC joint.
Only a few things stood out to me in my analysis, in the anterior view you can notice that
my feet are slightly facing outwards. This may be because of possible overactive muscles
such as soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, TFL as well as Biceps Femoris. Some Underactive
muscles that contribute to my posture could be Medial Gluteus, Medial Gastrocnemius,
Medial hamstrings, Gracillis/ Sartorius, and even the Popliteus. As for my Back posture,
based on these images I can see no issues. However in my squat assessment I will take a
closer look into possible issues
Overhead Squat Analysis
Knees Align with foot:
Yes
Feet Face Forward:
Yes
Normal Forward Flexion:
Yes
Anterior View
If no, which one
which way
No
If no, which one
which way
No
R
L
valgus
R
L
abduct
Both
varus
Both
adduct
Sagittal View
No, excessive forward lean
Normal Lumbar Lordosis: Yes
If no,
excessive lordosis
Arms Remain in Line:
Yes
No, arms fall forward
Feet Evert:
Yes
No
Heels Rise Off Floor:
Yes
No
Asymmetrical Shift:
Yes
No
or
reduced lordosis
Posterior View
If yes which side
R
L
Anterior View:
Assessing the anterior view of my overhead squats. First
looking at my feet I can see there is a slight eversion of
the right foot, (turning out). This may be due to some
overactive muscles such as the soleus, Lateral
Gastrocnemius, Biceps Femoris, and the tensor fascia
lata, as well as some underactive muscles such as the
Medial Gastrocnemius, Medial Hamstring, the Gluteus
(Medias and Maximus), Gracillis/ Sartorius, and
Popliteus. To combat this potential issue, stretching of
the overactive muscles and strengthening of the underactive muscles of my right leg need
to be done in order to correct the outward turn of the knee and foot. Possible injuries
include but are not limited to: plantar fasciitis, posterior tibias tendonitis, patellar
tendonitis, anterior, medial & lateral knee pain, and IT band tendonitis.
Lateral View:
Assessing my Lateral Squat Assessment I can tell a
few things about my posture as well as my
over/underactive muscles. First off, observing my
Lumbar Pelvic Hip Complex I can see that I may have
a slight arch in my back. This can be bad for my
posture. As for my back muscles, based on my lower
arch some possible over active muscles are Hip Flexor
Complex, Erector Spinae, and Latissimus Dorsi. Some Underactive muscles for a lower
back arch are Intrinsic Core Stabilizers, Gluteus Maximus, and the Hamstrings. Once I’ve
assessed the LPHC I observed my Upper body and noticed that my arms fall forward.
Some overactive muscles could possible be Pectoral Major/Minor, Tres Major,
Coracobrachialis, and Latissimus Dorsi. Some Underactive Muscles are Posterior
Deltoid, Trapezius, Rhomboids, and Rotator Cuff. I am Aware of these over/ under active
muscles and have begun strengthen the underactive muscles of the back, and stretching
the overactive muscles of the chest, tres major, and Latissimus Dorsi.
Posterior View:
Assessing the Posterior View, I can tell that my feet
are in a pronated position. As I complete my squat I
could determine that this pronation of my feet
occurred at the calcaneus. The overactive muscles
involves are the Peroneal Complex, Lateral
Gastrocnemius, Biceps Femoris, and TFL. The
underactive muscles include the Anterior Tibialis,
Posterior Tibialis, Medial Gastrocnemius and Gluteus
Medius. A possible injury that may occur if this is not
corrected could be some form of tendonitis.
Overview:
Based on my squat assessment from all three views (Anterior, Lateral, Posterior) I
have been able to identify possible over active as well as underactive muscles that I need
to work on throughout this assignment. To combat this potential issue, stretching of the
overactive muscles and strengthening of the underactive muscles will help me move more
efficiently as well as maintain a healthier posture.