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Posture
PEDS: Posture and Positioning
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What part of the body is our foundation when seated? | Pelvis |
| What is the ideal position of the pelvis while seated? | Neutral, Level and Flat |
| What type of pelvic positioning is WBing evenly on the ischial tuberosities? | Neutral tilt |
| What type of pelvic positioning is WBing on the sacrum? | Posterior pelvic tilt |
| What type of pelvic positioning is WBing on the pubic area of the pelvis? | Anterior pelvic tilt |
| What is pelvic obliquity? | One side of the pelvis is higher than the other, resulting in uneven WBing on the ischial tuberosities |
| If from a front view what will a pelvic rotation look like? | Possible leg length discrepancy |
| What is the spinal repercussions of a pelvic obliquity? | Compensatory C-shaped curve in teh lumbar and thoracic spine |
| What is the best option for sitting | The sitter has full back and foot support and can sit easily on the chair for long periods of time |