Hello. This question is incomplete. The complete question would be:
"If a client has a hard time touching their head to the wall during postural analysis, they may have which of the following postural deviations?
a. tight shoulders
b. swayback
c. kyphosis
d. forward back
"
Answer:
c. kyphosis
Explanation:
Kyphosis is the exaggerated increase of the angles of one of the curvatures of the spine.
When kyphosis occurs, it causes changes in the normal angular patterns of the spine, leaving the hunchbacked person. In addition to the hunchback characteristic, other effects on the body are observed. A forward projection of the shoulders, neck and head occurs, the pectoral and dorsal muscles are affected. Additionally, the spinal support capacity decreases, as well as the thoracic expandability, which as a result may cause respiratory deficit.
Since kyphosis projects its head forward from the gravitational center of the body, the kyphosis individual has difficulty leaning his head against the wall during postural analysis.
