Roc Wheels Rockit - The Pelvis; Pelvic Positions; Pelvic Obliquity and Related Terms

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Neutral Pelvic
Position
The upright pelvic
enabling balance of
the upper extremi-
ties and positioning
the pelvis to enable
the child to move,
prevent overcom-
pensation and be
prepared for func-
tional activity.
Posterior
Pelvic
Tilt
When pelvis
is tilted back
Anterior
Pelvic
Tilt
When pelvis
is tilted for-
ward
Pelvic
Obliquity
The Pelvis
The pelvis influences total body alignment and without a
good pelvic foundation, positioning of the legs, trunk or
arms becomes undermined.
Ischial Ledge
A ledge created in
a seat cushion to
block the ischial
tuberosity which
can help keep the
pelvis back in the
neurtal position in
the seat.
Ischial
Tuberosity
The pointed bony protrusion
on the bottom portion of the
pelvis.
When th pelvis is tilted laterally.
This normally results in overcom-
pensation by the spine which
can result in progressive de-
formities.