framåtböjd

Framåtböjd is a Swedish term used to describe a posture or movement in which the upper body bends forward relative to the hips. In this position the trunk flexes, and the angle between the torso and thighs decreases. The degree of knee flexion can vary, ranging from a forward fold with straight legs to a deeper bend with the knees partially or fully flexed. The term is used in anatomy, biomechanics, sports, and everyday language to characterize forward bending of the spine and hips.

In anatomy and biomechanics, framåtböjd refers to trunk flexion and often involves an anterior tilt of the pelvis. It is analyzed in terms of spinal segments, hip hinge mechanics, and the range of motion of the hamstrings and lower back. The concept helps describe movements in activities such as lifting, bending, and various sports or dance forms.

In exercise and sport, framåtböjd appears in disciplines such as yoga, Pilates, gymnastics, and strength training. It is common in movements like forward folds, deadlifts, and certain stretching routines. Proper technique emphasizes maintaining a neutral or-safe spinal alignment, hinging at the hips, and avoiding excessive rounding of the back to minimize stress on the lumbar region.

In medicine and occupational health, prolonged or repetitive framåtböjd postures can contribute to back pain or injury if performed with poor mechanics. Recommendations include pacing work tasks, using proper lifting techniques, alternating with extension or upright postures, and ensuring adequate hamstring flexibility.

Etymology: framåtböjd derives from framåt (forward) and böjd (bent). See also flexion, forward bend.