Center of Gravity
The center of gravity shifts upward and forward because of the enlargement of the uterus and breasts. This requires postural compensations to maintain balance and stability.
• The lumbar and cervical lordoses increase to compensate for the shift in the center of gravity, and the knees hyperextend, probably because of the change in the […]

When symptoms are subacute, follow the guidelines emphasizing joint mobility, neuromuscular control, and instructions to the patient for self-care.
NOTE: For normal shoulder joint mechanics, there must be good scapular posture and control, and the humerus must be able to externally rotate. To avoid suprahumeral impingement, passive stretching above 90° should be avoided until there is […]

The head, neck, thorax, lumbar spine, and pelvis are all interrelated; and deviations in one region affect the other areas. In this section, the lumbopelvic and cervicothoracic regions and typical muscle length-strength impairments for each region are described separately for clarity of presentation.Pelvic and Lumbar Region
Lordotic Posture
Lordotic posture is characterized by an increase in the […]

Posture is a “position or attitude of the body, the relative arrangement of body parts for a specific activity, or a characteristic manner of bearing one’s body.” It is alignment of the body parts whether upright, sitting, or recumbent. It is described by the positions of the joints and body segments and also in terms […]