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Test: Thoracic Posture

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

Clinician evaluates the subject from the front and side.
There should be a gradual kyphosis in the thoracic spine.
There should be no lateral curves (scoliosis).
Performed: Bilaterally

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Standing thoracic postural assessment.

Criteria

Gradual kyphosis
No lateral curves

Measurement

LOINC Code

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail

Test Stats

Side Pass Fail
Axial 60 42
Average Measurement 0.000 0.000

Regions
Cervical	Thoracic	Lumbar	Pelvic
Hip/Thigh	Knee/Calf	Ankle	Foot
Shoulder/Arm	Elbow/Forearm	Wrist	Hand
Head	TMJ	Systemic