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Pathfit 1 Module 5
Pathfit 1 Module 5
Pathfit 1 Module 5
•Joints
• specific function is generally classified
either providing stability or mobility.
Joints that are usually mobile:
Tendency is:
When an intended mobile joint is immobile, the stable joint is
forced to compensate by becoming less stable.
*Familiarizing the involved parts of the body before moving on to the examples of lack
of mobility
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Examples of Lack of Mobility
and its consequence/s
a. If the hip lacks mobility because of weak or poorly activated
iliopsoas muscles, the lumbar spine that is intended to be stable
will move instead, compensates the inaction of the hip.
b. When the lumbar spine is compensated due to the hip’s lack of or
poor mobility, the hip’s function (e.g., flexion, extension,
abduction, adduction) further deteriorates. Result: LOW BACK
PAIN
c. Poor knee ankle will also result in knee pain because the loading
upon landing is transmitted to the knee above.
Application and Analysis
Consider the following in doing your daily activities including sports
involvement
Joint Function
Ankle Mobility (Sagittal)
Knee Stability
Hip Mobility
Lumbar spine Stability
Thoracic spine Mobility
Scapula Stability
Shoulder mobility