Anatomy
is the attachment point for muscles, ligaments and fascia
Transverse process
innervates lateral forearm and first metacarpal
C6
Hip flexion occurs here
L1/2
assembling a list of problem job tasks, identifying modified or alternate duties, recognizing stressful job elements and clarifying worker expectations are the management of what color flag?
Management of Blue Flags
intermittent, predictable pain, stiffness OR, localized pain, clear injury mechanism, aggravated by exercise and relieved quickly on rest
Peripheral Nociceptive Mechanical Pain
creates facet to give articulating surface and provides sliding and gliding movements whilst providing stability
superior & inferior processes
innervates medial anterior leg and big toe
L4
head side flexion occurs here
C3
indicators of potential patho-physiological processes, losing awareness of bowel and bladder function, urinary retention, structural deformity of spine, severe unremitting pain, unexplained weight loss, sleep disturbance and thoracic pain are all indicators of this flag
Red flags
unpredictable, constant pain in any position, pain OW, responds well to NSAID, irritable, redness, swelling, tenderness, throbbing, sleep disturbance, no sudden onset
Peripheral Nociceptive Inflammatory Pain
forms the arch between the vertebral body and transverse process
Pedicle
innervates medial aspect of upper limb
T1
muscles of pelvic floor, bladder and genital function occur here
S3/4
The ABCDEF-W acronym (attitudes and beliefs, behaviours, compensation issues, diagnosis and treatment, emotions and family) belongs to this color flag
Yellow flags
intermittent and predictable, agg by sustained posture and/or repetitive activities, commonly caused by restriction, eased by change of position or by cessation of repetitive activities
Peripheral Nociceptive Ischaemic Pain
the arch between the transverse & spinous processes of the vertebrae are known as.....
Laminae
innervation for 5th metatarsal, lateral side of the foot and posterior calcaneus region
S1
elbow extension occurs here
C7
includes clinical depression, excessively high levels of stress, PTSD, major personality disorder, suicidal thoughts
Orange Flags
less responsive to analgesics, burning, stabbing, shooting pain in affected areas, numbness, tinging, pins and needles, loss of balance and coordination, weakness (especially in feet), unremitting night pain, twitching and muscle cramps, affecting extremities more, latent and spontaneous pain
A lordosis is anteriorly _______ & posteriorly ______
convex, concave
innervates behind the ears (idk anatomical terms for this lol)
C2
ankle plantar flexion (toe standing) occurs here
S2
this flag identifies objective work characteristics, is applied at a macro-level (organisation and societal obstacles to recovery), and include national influences and local conditions related to employment
Black Flags
pain 3+ months, widespread, pain persisting beyond expected tissue healing, disproportionate pain to the nature of injury/ pathology, responsive to non-noxious stimuli, no obvious or reliable movements that exacerbate pain, pain comes without warning, does NOT settle easily, sensitivity to light/noise/odour, agg by stress and/or low mood
Chronic Persistent (central sensitized) Pain