Table 7 The position of body parts in the sway-back posture
From: Non-structural misalignments of body posture in the sagittal plane
| Part of the body | Position |
|---|---|
| Head | Protracted (moved forward) |
| Cervical spine |
Upper part: extended (hyperlordosis) Lower part: flexed (hypolordosis or kyphosis) |
| Thoracic spine |
Upper part: increased flexion (hyperkyphosis) Lower part: normal (kyphosis) |
| Lumbar spine |
Upper part: flexion (kyphosis or hypolordosis) Lower part: increased extension (hyperlordosis) |
| Pelvis | Shifted anteriorly, decreased anterior tilt |
| Hip joints | Extended due to decreased anterior tilt of pelvis |
| Knee joints | Neutral or hyperextended |
| Ankle joints | Neutral or plantar flexed |