Episode 148

148. Anterior pelvic tilt and other made up dysfunctions, with Raphael Bender

My 5 reasons why you should not worry about anterior pelvic tilt - ever.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

  • Abdominal strength is not related to pelvic tilt here
  • Erector spinae, glutes and hamstrings are inactive in quiet standing here
  • 8 weeks of abdominal strengthening doesn’t change pelvic tilt here
  • Abdominal & hip flexor length is not associated with pelvic tilt here
  • Hip muscle stiffness does not correlate with pelvic tilt here
  • Stretching hamstrings does not change pelvic tilt here
  • Up to 23 degrees variation in PSIS height here
  • Palpation of PSIS has 15-20mm error here
  • CDC finds visual assessment of posture is accurate within 30 degrees here
  • Only 16% agreement on lordosis between experienced health professionals here
  • Anterior pelvic tilt is associated with LESS back pain here
  • 75% of pain-free women and 84% of pain-free men have “anterior pelvic tilt” here

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