Erin Kirkbride

Jessica Hoffman

Movement Analysis Project

Kinesiology

Dr. Anjuli Gairola

Section 5: F 8:00-10:45am

Demographics:Name: Erin Kirkbride

Gender: Female

Age: 20

Height: 64 inches 164 cm

Weight: 159 lbs 76 kg

Body Mass Index: 28

Medical and Physical History Questionnaire1. Do you have a family history of anything that may affect your

full range of motion? [Y] [N]If yes, explain: _______________________________________

2. Have you had any injuries that may affect your full range of motion? [Y] [N]If yes, explain: I sprained my left ankle multiple times, I tore a muscle in my left shoulder, and I have had my right knee lock up multiple times (possible torn meniscus)

3. Have you had any surgeries that may affect your full range of motion? [Y] [N]If yes, explain _______________________________________

4. What is your current occupation? [N/A] I am currently a student at Rowan University. I do not have a job.

5. Do you participate or have you recently participated in any physical activities? [Y] [N] If yes, explain: I have played multiple sports all year round since I was about 7. But I have not participated in anything May. I occasionally run around town for exercise.

Movement Goals

I would like to work on the range of motion in my shoulder. It is always in pain if I overuse my left arm and I am very limited to how far I can lift my arm.

My right leg is much stronger than my right so I find myself leaning to that side when I stand. I would like to regain balance to my left leg.

I have little to no flexibility in my hamstrings so I think working on that would be beneficial.

I also believe my left bicep is a lot stronger than my right bicep because I throw with my left arm. So I would like to regain strength and flexibility in my right arm.

Initial Summary:Comparing my BMI to what it should be, I would be considered boarder line

obese for my age and height. My weight should be lower for my height. Because I

weigh a bit more than I should, this could put stress on my posture. That could

lead to not only back problems, but problems with my neck, and also my knees. I

already have noticed that I slouch when I am sitting. If I keep that up I could be in

a lot pain in the long run. Key areas I believe I need to work on are improving

better balance with both of my legs. Like I said my right leg is stronger so I tend to

lean to that side. This could also result in back problems. Based off of the lab we

did recently, the flexibility in my neck is good. Other than that I have a lot to work

on.

Cervical

Sagittal View

Neutral Flexion Extension

Frontal View

Neutral Lateral Flexion Left Lateral Flexion Right

Transverse View

Neutral Rotation Left Rotation Right

Shoulder

Frontal View

Neutral Abduction Left Abduction Right

Sagittal View

Flexion Left Flexion Right

Neutral Internal Rotation External Rotation

Neutral Internal Rotation External Rotation

Hip

Sagittal View

Flexion Left Flexion Right

Frontal View

Neutral Internal Rotation Left External Rotation Left

Neutral Internal Rotation Right External Rotation Right

Sit and Reach

Sagittal View

Straight Leg Raise

Sagittal View

Left

Right

The Thomas Test

Sagittal View

Left

Right

From my range of motion assessment I noticed that some of my original

thoughts are absolutely true. I realized I could not get past the first couple notches

with the sit and reach test. I also could not keep my legs straight while trying to

complete the straight leg test. To prevent any injuries I should definitely be

stretching my legs every day. This will help prevent pulling or tearing my

hamstring. I did notice something interesting about my shoulder range of motion.

I said before, that I had hardly any movement in my left shoulder and what was

interesting was that abduction was a lot easier than flexion. I expected the

complete opposite. I feel more pain when I perform abduction, but I have more

range of motion there. I should keep stretching my shoulder often but not over

working it because I do not want to cause any further injury.

Normal My Results Cervical: flexion 60 degrees L: 55 degrees R: 55 degrees extension 75 degrees L: 85 degrees R: 85 degrees rotation 80 degrees L: 75 degrees R: 70 degrees lateral flexion 45 degrees L: 45 degrees R: 45 degrees

Shoulder: flexion 170 degrees L: 175 degrees R: 180 degrees abduction 170 degrees L: 165 degrees R: 170 degrees

internal rotation 70 degrees L: 45 degrees R: 70 degrees external rotation 90 degrees L: 90 degrees R: 90 degrees

Hip: flexion 110 degrees L: 110 degrees R: 110 degrees internal rotation 35 degrees L: 30 degrees R: 30 degrees external rotation 45 degrees L: 40 degrees R: 40 degrees

Postural Analysis Frontal View

Sagittal View

Overhead Squat AssessmentFrontal View

Sagittal View

From looking at my postural analysis I think I slightly have excessive

lordosis. When I am not thinking about my posture is when I see this occur. But

when I think about how I need to keep my back straight, I fix the problem. I could

permanently fix the problem by strengthening my rectus abdominus and stretching

out my latussimus dorsi. Other than that, I would say everything else seems to be

lined up correctly.

Looking at my overhead squat it seems as though I am leaning on my right

leg. I used to think it was because that leg was overall a lot stronger than my left,

but, I do also sprain my left ankle frequently. I recently sprained it about two

weeks ago and it is still very weak and I still feel pain. So, that could have been a

reason for leaning to that side. Also I noticed my right tibia externally rotates,

causing my right foot to be slightly facing outward. I believe this is because I put

so much weight to that side, I feel I can stabilize my weight and balance by turning

my foot outward.

Gait Analysis(walking)

Sagittal View

Heel Strike Mid-stance Toe-off

Posterior View

Heel Strike Mid-stance Toe-off

(running)Sagittal View

Heel Strike Mid-stance Toe-off

Posterior View

Heel Strike Mid-stance Toe-offWhile running and walking, I believe it appears as though my pelvis tilts

down to the right as I land on my left foot. In class we discussed that this could be

the result of a weak left gluteus medius. The muscle cannot support me as my

body tries to find its center of gravity. Because it is weak, my right side is

affected. I also noticed that my step width is a lot closer than 4-6 inches. 4-6

inches is considered to be the normal step width and my feet are much closer than

that. Also, in the posterior view, heel strike, walking picture, my left ankle looks

everted. This could be because I recently re-sprained my ankle (again). Because it

was an inverted ankle sprain I could be everting my ankle to protects myself from

inverting it again.

Corrective Exercise ProgramUpper Body

1. Pelvic tilt w/ double leg lowering

2. Pelvic tilt w/ double leg side lowering

3. Open chain kinetic exercise with band

4. Pelvic tilt with leg cycles

5. V-sit knee hugs

6. V-sit trunk twists

7. Side plank with trunk rotation

8. Suck in stomach

The first and second exercise are pelvic tilt double leg lowering. These

exercises are meant to work my rectus abdominus. The third exercise is the open

chain kinetic exercise with band. This is to strengthen the muscles in my shoulder.

The fourth exercise is pelvic tilt with leg cycles, this works my rectus abdominus

and transverse abdominus. The fifth stretch is v-sit knee hugs which work my

erector spinae. The sixth stretch is v-sit trunk twists, which works my multifidus

and obliques. The seventh stretch is side plank with trunk rotation, which also

works the multifidus. And lastly, the eighth exercise is to simply suck in your

stomach. This is an easy exercise to strengthen your transverse abdominus.

Going back to my movement goals, I believe the open chain kinetic exercise with

the band will help strengthen my shoulder and make it more flexible.

Lower Body

1. PNF stretching

2. Overhead squat

3. Leg lifts from side plank

4. Bench step ups

5. Lateral walks w/ resistance

6. Single leg lunge reach to sky

7. Partner assisted reverse leg curls

8.Multidirectional lunges

For the first exercise, PNF stretching, this will be working my hamstrings.

The leg lifts from slide plank are working numerous muscles, including my gluteus

medius and minimus, core, and shoulder girdle. I found this exercise to be painful

in my shoulder so I would not recommend this to anyone with a previous shoulder

injury. For my third exercise I did bench step ups. This exercise involved the use

of the gluteus maximus and my quadriceps. Lateral walks with resistance was an

easy exercise that worked the gluteus medius. Single leg lunges and partner

assisted reverse leg curls were great exercises that worked my hamstrings. The

reverse leg curls are A LOT harder to do than they look. For my last two exercises

I did multidirectional lunges and overhead squats. The lunges involved the gluteus

medius, quads, and knee stabilizers. And lastly, the overhead squat exercise also

worked my quads and gluteus maximus.

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