postural

Background

Definition

 

Abnormal posteriorly directed sagittal plane curve of spine

 

Scoliosis Research Society 

 

Thoracic

 

Normal range thoracic kyphosis is 20-40° 

- measured over T1 to T12 by Cobb method

- upper limit of normal thoracic kyphosis < 45°

 

Cervical & Lumbar

- lordosis is normal

- any kyphosis (>5°) considered abnormal