Overactive & Underactive

Question 1

Foot and Ankle

Answer 1

Overactive, Shortened, Stretch

• soleus
• lateral gastrocnemius
• peroneus longus and brevis

Underactive, Lengthened, Strengthen

• medial gastrocnemius
• anterior tibialis
• posterior tibialis

Question 2

Knee

Answer 2

Overactive, Shortened, Stretch

• bicep femoris
• tensor fascia latae

Underactive, Lengthened, Strengthen
-vastus medialis oblique

Question 3

LHPC

Answer 3

Overactive, Shortened, Stretch

• hip flexors
• adductors
• superficial abdominals
• erector spinae

Underactive, Lengthened, Strengthen

• gluteus maximus
• gluteus medius
• hamstrings
• intrinsic core stabilizers
• erector spinae

Question 4

Shoulder

Answer 4

Overactive, Shortened, Stretch

• latissimus dorsi
• pectoralis major/minor

Underactive, Lengthened, Strengthen

• mid/lower trap
• rhomboids
• rotator cuff
• – supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres major

Question 5

Neck

Answer 5

Overactive, Shortened, Stretch

• upper trap
• sternocleidomastoid
• levator scapulae

Underactive, Lengthened, Strengthen
-deep cervical flexors