Postural Correction Techniques Flashcards

In CBP, posture is described using how many degrees of freedom for each major body region?

Answer: Six: three rotations and three translations

Each rigid body region such as the head, thorax, or pelvis can rotate and translate along the x, y, and z axes.

A patient has the head laterally flexed to the left (Rz). The mirror image setup positions the head in:

Answer: Right lateral flexion

The head is placed in the direction opposite the displacement, so left lateral flexion is set up in right lateral flexion.

Which statement best describes CBP's view of the role of exercises in postural correction?

Answer: Mirror image exercises complement traction and adjustments but rarely correct structure alone

Exercises retrain muscles and motor patterns, while sustained traction is needed for lasting structural ligament change.

Thoracic hyperkyphosis is commonly addressed in CBP by:

Answer: Supine thoracic extension over a Denneroll or similar fulcrum

A fulcrum under the thoracic apex in supine applies sustained extension loading to reduce excessive kyphosis.

A drop-table mirror image adjustment primarily relies on:

Answer: Positioning the patient in the overcorrected posture before a quick thrust

Drop-table adjustments deliver a fast, low-amplitude thrust after the patient is placed in the mirror image position.

The anterior head translation loading effect on the cervical spine increases mainly because:

Answer: The head's center of mass moves forward, raising the flexion moment arm

Moving the head forward lengthens the moment arm and greatly increases the flexion load on cervical tissues.

After CBP structural correction is achieved, which strategy is recommended for retention?

Answer: Periodic maintenance care and home traction/exercise to prevent relapse

Ongoing home and periodic in-office care helps hold the corrected alignment over the long term.