In what ways might tension and pathology in the posterior shoulder affect a client's posture and movement?
What will be an ideal response?
A complete response should include:
• One or more of the following muscles and one of the associated effects on posture:
• Trapezius
? Elevated scapula (raised shoulders)
? Increased cervical curve
? Laterally flexed neck
? Head rotated to the side of tension
? Shoulders pulled back, "military shoulders"
• Levator scapulae
? Elevated scapula (raised shoulders)
? Head rotated to the side opposite the tension
• Latissimus dorsi
? Medial rotation of arms (back of hand facing front)
? Rounded shoulders (pulled to the front)
• And one or more of the following muscles and one of the associated effects on movement:
• Trapezius
? Decreased lateral neck flexion and rotation to opposite side of tension
? Decreased neck flexion
? Shoulders held still during stride
• Levator scapulae
? Decreased lateral neck flexion to same side of tension
? Decreased rotation to opposite side of tension
? Decreased neck flexion
• Latissimus dorsi
? Decreased arm abduction
? Decreased forward swing of arm during stride
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