Biomechanics of Kyphosis!!

[junior_physiotherapist]

Gcoe.................many thanks for your kind replies

Subjective information:

sex: female age: 23yrs right handedness occupation: computer programr
Diagnosis: thoracic kyphosis
x-ray: AP view and L-view for the thoracic area
other health problems: none!

Objective information:

Posture: forward head posture, with jaw retruted back,rounded shoulders with internal rotation attitude [thus reflects which are tight and fascilated muscles]
angle of kyphosis:......i dont know how it would be measured
sensation:......
Respiratory function: cant able to take deep breath and/or hold it for seconds
tall: considers short!! [used to wear high heel]
gait pattern: fast walking with shoulders rounded and pushed forward!!

P.S.........I think MRI is expensive not only in Palestine but all over the world........ According to the patient case,the physician decide if the patient needs further investigation.....................




Thanks once again for all................appreciated