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MOVEMENT ANALYSIS PROJECTKINSEOLOGY Joseph GonzalezFall 14Demographic InformationName: Joseph GonzalezAge: 20Gender: MaleHeight (in./cm): 66 inches; 167.64 centimetersWeight (lbs./kg.): 163lbs, 74kgBMI: 26.3Physical HistoryAre there any existing or pre-existing injury that effects or can effect movement?No, I do not have any injuries that effect my movement. Does anyone in your family have an existing condition that can effect your movement?My mother has arthritis in her right shoulder, but that cannot be inherited. Also, both of my grandparents have had issues with movement due to having arthritis. When I walk my right foot is slightly inverted which causes slight discomfort if I am on my feet for long periods of time. What jobs, current activities, and physical activities do you preform on a daily basis?When I am home for the summer and winter break, I am a server. Being a server requires me to be on my feet for long periods of time. This puts a strain on my back. I also partake in weight training, strength training, and cardiovascular training. When I am weight training I focus on different muscle groups in order to avoid injury. Before I begin weight training I do extensive stretching to avoid injuring my muscles. I spend at least fifteen minutes doing cardiovascular training, such as running on the treadmill. Movement Goals Throughout the semester I want to work on having better posture, flexibility in my lower back and lower extremities. I will work on flexibility by:Toe Touches Single knee to chest touchesSupine piriformis stretchKnee to chest touchesSummaryAfter doing my assessment I have come to the realization that I am a healthy and fit individual. I take very good care of my body by eating healthy and partaking in weight training, strength training and cardiovascular exercises. I also want to be able to stand on my feet for long periods of time when I am at work. I want to be able to feel less tension in my upper back and shoulder area. Range of MotionMotionDegree of Motion Range of MotionRightLeftRightLeftCervical FlexionLateral FlexionExtensionRotation506045804580YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesRadial-Ulnar PronationSupination80908090YesYesYesYesShoulder AbductionFlexionExtensionInternal rotationExternal Rotation150150509090150150509090YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesWristExtensionFlexionUlnar DeviationRadial Deviation6070302060703020Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Knee Knee Flexion 150150YesYesHip ExtensionInternal RotationAbductionAdductionFlexionInternal Rotation30454020100453045402010045YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesCervical FlexionCervical Extension Cervical Rotation Cervical Lateral Flexion Glenohumeral FlexionGlenohumeral ExtensionGlenohumeral Internal Rotation Glenohumeral External Rotation Glenohumeral AbductionWrist ExtensionWrist FlexionUlnar Deviation Radial Deviation Radial-Ulnar PronationRadial-Ulnar SupinationKnee Flexion Hip Abduction Hip AdductionHip Flexion Hip Extension Hip External Rotation Hip Internal Rotation During my assessment, I did not notice anything out of the ordinary. The range of motion for both sides of my body was equal. I did not feel any discomfort or pain during the assessment. This leads me to believe that my body is healthy and well taken care of. During the assessment I realized how easy it is to injure the body, by going past its range of motion. Throughout the semester I need to work on my posture. I carry a lot of pressure in my upper trapezius, and I believe it is because my right foot is slightly inverted when I walk. I need to do more corrective exercises to strengthen my adductors.Postural AnalysisFrontal ViewEyes Aligned YesNoIf no, which side higherRightLeftAC Joint Aligned Yes NoIf no, which side higherRight LeftASIS Aligned Yes NoIf no, which side higherRight LeftPatella Height Even YesNoIf no, which side higherRightLeftPatella Faces Forward Yes NoIf no, facing which wayOut InGenu Valgum YesNoIf yes, which sideR L BothGenu Varum YesNoIf yes, which sideR L BothFeet Face Forward YesNoIf no, which oneR L Both Facing which way Out InSagittal ViewHead Protruded YesNoProtracted Shoulder Girdle Yes NoKyphosis YesNoExcessive Lordosis YesNoReduced Lordosis Yes NoGenu Recurvatum Yes No If yes, which sideR LBothPosterior ViewWinged Scapula Yes No If yes, which side R L BothFeet Evert Yes NoIf yes, which footR L BothFeet Invert YesNoIf yes, which footR L Both Standing in the anatomical position, it is clear to see that I do not have any issues with my posture. The only thing that can be considered a slight problem is that my left foot is slightly everted. The slight eversion is caused by some overactive muscles, which consist of the bicep femoris, tensor fasciate ligament, and the muscles of the glutes. There are also underactive muscles that are involved with the slight eversion of my foot; these muscles are the gluteus maximus and the hamstrings. Other then the slight eversion I have no problems with my posture. Overhead Squat AnalysisAnterior ViewKnees Align with foot: YesNoIf no, which one RL Both which way valgus varus Feet Face Forward: Yes No If no, which one R L Both which way abduct adductSagittal ViewNormal Forward Flexion: Yes No, excessive forward leanNormal Lumbar Lordosis: Yes If no, excessive lordosis or reduced lordosisArms Remain in Line: Yes No, arms fall forward Posterior ViewFeet Evert: Yes NoHeels Rise Off Floor: Yes NoAsymmetrical Shift: Yes No If yes which side R LAnterior View: In assessing myself from the anterior view, the only issue is that my left foot is slightly everted. This only a slight eversion is caused by underactive or overactive muscles. The overactive muscles consist of bicep femoris, TFL, piriformis, and the gluteus medius and minimus. The underactive muscles consist of the medial hamstrings and the gluteus maximus, along with the adductor complex. Sagittal View: From the lateral and sagittal view it is clear to see that my arms fall slightly forward. This is not uncommon for most people. Again, there are overactive and underactive muscles, which cause my arms to fall slightly forward. The overactive muscles, which are muscles that need to be stretched, include; the latissimus dorsi, both the pectoral major and minor, and the Coracobrachialis Teres major. The underactive muscles, which are muscles that need to be strengthened, include the middle and lower trapezius, rhomboids, posterior deltoids and the rotator cuffs. Posterior View: Assessing myself from the posterior view, the only thing I can see is that my feet slightly pronate. Pronation is when the calcaneal side of the foot comes inward, which makes it look as if my knees are pulling inward. There are both overactive and underactive muscles, which cause this. The overactive muscles include the peroneal complex, bicep femoris, TFL, and the lateral gastrocnemius. The underactive muscles include; the posterior and anterior tibialis, medial gastrocnemius, gluteus medius and medial hamstrings. Overview: Throughout this assessment I have noticed a few things that can be corrected. My left foot is slightly everted, my arms fall slightly forward and my feet slightly pronate. All of this can be corrected by stretching the muscles that are overactive and strengthening the muscles that are underactive. By doing this, I can alleviate much of the pressures and pain that I feel at times. Knowing how to perform the Overhead Squat Assessment has helped me realize that my posture is not perfect and by doing simple things I can correct my posture and make my life easier. I can also help other people whom have similar or different issues.Gait Analysis Heel StrikeDuring the heel strike phase, my foot is in contact with the surface. Heel strike is the first phase of the Gait Cycle and this where an entire stride length begins and ends.Foot FlatDuring the foot flat phase, my right is completely flat against the surface. My knees and hips are both flexed during this phase of the Gait Cycle. As you can see my right foot is slightly everted because of my overactive soleus, TFL, and biceps fermoris. The underactive muscles that cause the eversion are the glute muscles, medial gastrocnemius, and medial hamstrings.Mid-StanceDuring the mid-stance phase the hip, knee, and ankle are all aligned in a vertical position. Having overactive and underactive muscles in my legs makes my right foot slightly evert. Heel-OffDuring the heel-off phase the heel is lifted off the ground. This is a crucial phase during the gait cycle. During heel-off the hip is extended and the knee is in flexion. The ankle is also being dorsiflexed. Toe-OffDuring the toe off face the foot leaves the surface. During this phase the hip is in flexion and the knee is also in flexion. The ankle however is slightly plantar flexed. Initial SwingDuring the swing phase, which is about 40% of the gait cycle, the first phase is initial swing. In this face this where the foot begins to leave the ground. The hip is being extended but moving towards flexion and the knee is also being flexed. Mid SwingDuring the mid swing phase, the swinging limb is aligned with the contralateral stance phase limb. During mid swing, the hip and knee are both inflection. Terminal SwingDuring the terminal swing phase, the swinging limb moves from mid swing and ends as the foot makes heel strike. This is one complete Gait Cycle. After completing my Gait Cycle analysis, I have come to the conclusion that I need to stretch and strengthen my overactive and underactive muscles. When walking my foot is slightly everted due to the lack of strength in my hamstrings and other muscles. There are a various number of exercises that I can do correct this. These exercises include: dead lifts, foam roller exercises, kick backs, walking lunges, step-ups, and leg presses.Arms Fall ForwardOveractive Muscle: Lats; Underactive: Rotator CuffsLat StretchIn this stretch one must flex externally in order to stretch the latissimus dorsi. This stretch helps to improve in flexibility and range of motion. Since my arms fall forward during my overhead squat, this stretch will help to improve the flexibility in my lats. Strengthen Rotator CuffsIn this exercise the muscles the muscles of the rotator cuff are being strengthened. Along with having over active lat muscles, my rotator cuffs are weak. By doing this exercise I am training the teres minor and infraspinatus. Lat StretchIn this stretch, once again the lats are being worked on. In order to perform this stretch one, must grab on to something in front of them, stand bent over about 90 degrees and use their hands in front of them to stretch the lats. Foot Everted Overactive Muscles: Soleus, Lateral Gastroc; Underactive Muscle; Medial Hamstring, AdductorsSoleus Stretch My foot everts because one of the overactive muscles is the soleus. In this stretch one uses a wall for support in order to stretch the soleus. With a stretched soleus comes more range of motion and better mobility. Lateral GastrocIn this stretch the lateral gastroc is being worked. In order to have more range of motion and flexibility it must be stretched. This will help in lessening the eversion of my foot. Adductor Exercise In this exercise the adductor complex is being worked on. In order to lessen the eversion of my foot, I have to strengthen my adductor complex. This exercise will help in strengthening them. ConclusionAfter looking up corrective exercises, I know now how to strengthen my underactive muscles and how to stretch the overactive ones. With this newfound knowledge, I can begin to work on the compensations that occur in my body. I can begin to work on having a less everted foot when I walk and when I work out. ................
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