INTRO TO LS
This nerve root exists between L4 and L5
What is the L4 nerve root?
This condition is usually synonymous with DH
Sciatica
This test primarily checks the integrity of the Anterior Sacroiliac Ligaments
Gapping test
The standing Stork test is used to confirm what?
Spondylolithesis
What is Cuada Equina?
DH most often occurs and what Vs? And in which direction is often the displacement?
L5 to S1, posterior-lateral
During the Femoral Shear test, which 3 actions are done
Flex, abduct, and externally rotate the thigh
The normal sacrococcygeal angle is how many degrees?
30-40
This ligament connects from the TVP L5 to posterior ilium.
What is Iliolumbar ligament?
What are the 4 conditions of DH?
Protrusion, Prolapse, Extrusion, Sequestrated
A positive Gillets test would compromise which phase of the GAIT cycle, and how?
Swing phase, and increase it
Backward and posterior rotation of the ilium is also known as?
Nutation
What conditions are degeneration of IVDs, breaking down of Vs, forward displacement of V?
What is Spondylosis, Spondylolysis, Spondylolisthesis
Explain protrusion and prolapse?
disc bulges posteriorly without rupture of the annulus fibrosus. outermost fibers of the annulus fibrosus contain the nucleus
Trendelenburg GAIT
Primary purpose of applying a posterior lateral glide mobilization of the ilium (at the ASIS) on the sacrum is to what?
correct an inflare
Spinal stenosis is thickening of which 2 structures?
Acute Ant. DH, promote which position in Tx?
Flexion-so jelly stays in the donut
Sacral apex pressure test is testing what condition?
General SI dysfunction
How many segments or fused vertebrae make up the sacrum and coccyx
9