coupling and ROM
The ROM for lumbar flexion and extension
what is 45/55 and 15/25
coordinate, communicate, and document patient instructions
what is intervention
the patient has redness and a fever
what is an infection
the gender most susceptible to DDD
what is males
exam of cervical spine, thoracic spine, and pelvis and hip
what is screening the kinematic chain
the lumbar segment that has the "least" sagittal motion
what is L1-L2
the patient has upper, inner buttock pain
what is SI joint issue
the patient has a history of cancer, unexplained weight loss, unexplained mass, night paint That's not reproducible with movement
Colorectal cancer
the patient had initial numbness and latent weakness in the lumbar spine. (primary or secondary disc)
what is secondary disc issue
during flexion a catch in the back indicates... and a pseudo-Gower sign indicates ...
what is a meniscoid issue and instability
The coupling pattern of L1-L4 in the flexed position
what is rotation with ipsilateral Lateral Flexion and Lateral Flexion with ipsilateral rotation
Acute primary disc vs. acute SI joint vs. instability vs. fracture
what is injuries as a result of macrotrauma
the patient has saddle paresthesia, bowel changes, sexual dysfunction and LBP
what is Cauda Equina Syndrome
catching, pseudo-Gower's sign, painful arc, and minor perturbations that lead to major pain response
what is signs of instability
patient performs lateral flexion and has pain on ipsilateral side
what is a shoulder lesion
the arthrokinematics of L1-S1 ZAJ in the transverse plane
what is .. ipsilateral ZAJ approximates and contralteral ZAJ separates slightly
This test is the ‘gold standard’ of low back functional outcome tools.
Used to measure a patient's permanent functional disability
what is Oswestry disability index
The patient has a positive babinski, increased DTR response, coordination issue
what is cord symptoms
the patient has pain with cough, sneeze or strain
what is a primary disc issue
the capsular pattern of the lumbar spine
what is extension followed by lateral flexion
the coupled pattern of L5-S1 in the extended position
what is .. rotation with ipsilateral lateral flexion and lateral flexion with contralateral rotation
the patient has to use their hands and arms to "walk" up their own body from a squatting position due to lack of hip and thigh muscle strength
what is pseudo-Gower sign
the patient has S.O.B, feet discoloration and constant pain in the calf or arm
what is a cardiovascular red flag
the patient places their "palm" on their lumbar region to indicate where the pain is
what is a disc protrusion or prolapse
painful with stretch from PROM of antagonist
what is primary, secondary and tertiary contractile tissue injury