Dr David McGrath

Dr David McGrath

Dr David McGrath

Spine Physician

MB BS (Hons) FAFOM, RACP, FAFMM
Master of Pain Medicine


Our relationship to the earth and gravity is of great interest. There are many "postural " solutions to this interaction. Over time our species have developed an erect stance which we all recognise as "balanced". Deviations from ideal are thought of as poor posture. It is worth exploring this notion more thoroughly in order to understand the major deviations which place a bias on our equilibrium position in standing. In order not to embaress individuals,I have simulated and exaggerated many of the common types explaining the joints or parts which are far removed from their mid-range.

Notes Image
Side view

Showing good alignment of joints
photo1
Side view showing

Hip flexed
Spine normal alignment
photo2
Side view

Hip extended
Spine normal alignment
photo1
Side view

Hip flexed
Lumbar spine extended
Thoracic spine flexed
Neck neutral
photo
Side View

Hips Extended
Knees Flexed
Neck Extended
i
Front View

Normal Alignment
(showing slight right dominance)
p
Front View

Left Knee Flexed
Pelvis Tilted
Lumbar Spine Curved
Front View

Shoulder Girdle Rotated Foward
Thoracic Spine Flexed
Neck Extended
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Front View

Shoulders Retracted
Thoracic Spine Extended
Neck Flexed
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Front View

Shoulders Internally Rotated Only
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