Posture Checklist
Poor posture and ergonomics are micro-traumas that add up over time. Findings of postural imbalances are never normal!
When viewed from the side
- Ear over shoulder
- Shoulder over hip joint
- Hip joint over knee
- Knee over side of foot
- Straight line through all landmarks
Postural imbalances are evidence of possible subluxation and warrant further evaluation.
When viewed from the back
Straight line down
- centre of back of skull
- spine
- between shoulder blades
- between buttocks
- between knees
- between feet
- Ears balanced (no tilt)
- Shoulders balanced (no tilt)
- Hips balanced (no tilt)
- Feet pointing forward (no flare)