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Standing exam | Peter Attia & Adam Cohen — Whalespan

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Standing exam | Peter Attia & Adam Cohen

Peter Attia6m · 2023-07-31

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◐Partially SupportedThe Beighton score is a nine-point scale used to assess ligamentous laxity and identify connective tissue disorders.◐Partially SupportedWhen going up on toes, the heel should move into varus, and the formation of the arch indicates potential issues with the hip, knee, or ankle.◐Partially SupportedThe ability to touch toes, bend forward, lean back, twist, and bend sideways can be assessed during a standing exam to evaluate range of motion and identify pain.◐Partially SupportedPelvic tilt during a single-leg stance test may indicate hip abductor weakness, injury, or neurological issues.◐Partially SupportedObserving natural movement patterns in a two-legged squat assessment reveals how the body reacts to the movement.

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◐Partially SupportedRaising arms during a squat can accentuate spinal lordosis and anterior pelvic tilt, affecting hip flexors; lowering arms can reveal changes in hip motion.

◐Partially SupportedA standing physical exam can evaluate muscle strength, function, and spinal alignment, and identify potential lower extremity problems originating from the back.

◐Partially SupportedChecking shoulder height and iliac crest symmetry can provide insights into spinal alignment.

◐Partially SupportedThe ability to form an arch and maintain balance when rising onto toes can assess foot mechanics and stability.

◐Partially SupportedConnective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can predispose individuals to specific injuries.