What Is Postural Analysis

Postural assessment entails observation of static posture for alignment and visual and palpable assessment of paired anatomic landmarks for symmetry. • The patient is instructed to stand still, with feet shoulder-width apart, face forward, and arms relaxed to the sides.

What is the purpose of postural analysis?

A postural analysis can determine whether a person has any postural deviations, imbalances, muscle weaknesses, or any other faults in their movement patterns which could be causing pain or discomfort.

What body parts would you be assessing in a postural assessment?

A static postural assessment will look at the positioning of the spine, neck, pelvis, shoulders, shoulder blades, hips, knees and feet while you are standing still. Dynamic posture: A dynamic postural assessment is done by assessing how the body reacts to movement.