Assessment (A) Osteoporosis Upper back and hip pain Kyphosis Decreased stability
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Question
Assessment (A)
Osteoporosis
Upper back and hip pain
Kyphosis
Decreased stability/balance
Decreased flexibility
Difficulty with activities of daily living
Loss of stature/height
General deconditioning
9. What is kyphosis? Why does this occur in some individuals diagnosed with osteoporosis? Which upper body muscles are most likely shortened/tight, and which muscles would you expect to find lengthened/weak as a result of kyphotic posture? What specific stretching and strengthening exercises could you prescribe in Lisa’s exercise program to address these upper body muscle imbalances?
10. What other medical condition may be present based off of the objective findings? Hint: This condition is diagnosed based on the average of two or more measurements taken at each of two or more doctor office visits.
Explanation / Answer
KYPHOSIS : Excessive backwardcovexity of the spine.
2 TYPES: A) ROUND KYPHOSIS:- Gentle backward curvature of the spinal column.Seen in diseases affecting a number of vertebrae.
B) ANGULAR KYPHOSIS:- Sharp backward prominence of spinal column. Seen in collapse of only one vertebral body.
WHY IN OSTEOPOROSIS?
OSTEOPOROSIS is a condition where there is a decreased bone mass.. DORSO-LUMBAR regionis the most commonest sitte.leading to exaggeratedLLUMBAR LARDOSIS, as a result of which THORAIC SPINE develops COMPENSATORY KYPHOSIS.
MUSCLES : SHORTENED- Levator scapulae( back of neck) Pectoralis major &minor.
LENGTHENED- deltoid , trapezius, latismus dorsi, rhomboids
EXERCIES:- Chest squeezee with ball
push up with ball
bumbell flies with ball
OTHER MEDICAL CONDITION: Hyperkyphosis I have given this vcondition as this condition also presents with all theabove symptoms and signs nd measurement taken attwo or more sittings confirms the diagnosis