Postural Correction Techniques Flashcards

In CBP's coordinate system, rotation about the x-axis (Rx) of the head corresponds to which motion?

Answer: Flexion/extension

The x-axis runs left-right, so rotation about it produces flexion and extension in the sagittal plane.

A patient has anterior head translation (+Tz). Which mirror image exercise is most appropriate?

Answer: Posterior head translation (chin retraction)

Mirror image exercise moves the head opposite to the postural displacement, so +Tz is treated with posterior translation.

Why does CBP emphasize sustained extension traction rather than brief stretching to restore cervical lordosis?

Answer: Ligaments are viscoelastic and need prolonged loading to creep and remodel

Viscoelastic tissues deform permanently only under sustained loads (creep), which drives lasting structural change.

When using a cervical Denneroll orthotic for a mid-cervical kyphosis, where is the device typically positioned?

Answer: At the apex of the kyphotic region

Placing the fulcrum at the kyphotic apex applies the greatest extension bending at the segments that need it.

A typical initial Denneroll home session duration recommended for a new patient is:

Answer: 3-5 minutes, gradually increasing toward about 20 minutes

Patients start with short sessions to allow tissue adaptation and progress toward roughly 20 minutes.

Mirror image adjustments in CBP are designed to:

Answer: Place the patient's posture opposite to the abnormal displacement during the thrust

The patient is set up in an overcorrected position opposite the displacement before the adjustment is delivered.

Which radiographic method does CBP use to measure cervical lordosis?

Answer: Harrison posterior tangent method

The Harrison posterior tangent method draws lines along posterior vertebral bodies to quantify segmental and global curvature.