Lack of shoulder extension – Caused by restrictions in anterior shoulder muscles or poor trunk
rotation
Pelvic Tilting
Anterior pelvic tilt – Position of pelvis is determined by the ASIS, which is pointed anterior
(forward). This is usually associated with hyperlordosis, or hyperextension, of the lumbar spine.
The glutes usually stick out.
Posterior Pelvic tilt – Position of pelvis is determined by the ASIS, which is shifted
posteriorly (back). This is usually associated with hypolordosis, or flexion of the lumbar spine. Belt
buckle is up towards belly button.
Neutral spine – midway balanced point of the spine that requires the least amount of
muscular contractions
*represents headers with more detailed descriptions in the following sections of this chapter.