Core Stability Flashcards
_____ ______ = 2 adjacent vertebrae and the interposing disc
spinal segment
________ ______ = stability of the spinal segment as opposing to global bracing
segmental stability
According to Panjabi, failure of the passive system can be compensated for by the _______ system.
active
______ _______ = integrated product of the active, passive and central processing systems
motor control
______ ______ = small range near neutral position of every joint where there is minima resistance
neutral zone
The _____ _____ is increased by injury
neutral zone
Inner unit of active system of spinal stability = ______ _______.
segmental muscles
Outer unit of active system of spinal stability = ________ ________.
global stabilizers
What 4 muscles are included in the inner unit?
- TA
- Multifidus
- Pelvic floor
- Diaphragm
A major goal of core stability is ______ unit control prior to _____ unit strengthening.
inner; outer
It is a critical to maintain _______ unit control while doing functioning exercises and activities
inner
Conscious re-training of abnormal motor control requires significant repetition (_____-_____+) to regain sub-conscious reactions.
400-1000
What three slings does the other unit consist of?
- Anterior oblique sling
- Posterior oblique sling
- Lateral sling
What does the anterior oblique sling consist of?
- Internal oblique
- External oblique
- Anterior abdominal fasciae
- Contralateral adductors
What does the posterior oblique sling consist of?
- Latissimus dorsi
- Contralateral gluteus max
- Contralateral biceps femoris
What does the lateral sling consist of?
- Glut med
- Glut min
- Contralateral adductors
Multifidus displays unilateral wasting within ___ days
14
Multifidus displays slow twitch _______ and fast twitch ________.
atrophy; hypertrophy
Multifidus displays a decreased cross sectional SA within ___ hours of injury.
24
Multifidus (will/will not) make a spontaneous recovery.
will NOT
Is segmental muscle retraining or general strengthening more effective for spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis?
segmental muscle retraining!
What two muscles work well together for chronic LBP?
multifidus and TA
____ pre activates to protect the spine
TA
Is TA direction specific?
NO
_____ is inhibited by pain and fear.
TA
Activity of the ______ decreases laxity of the SI joints
TA
Differential recruitment of TA may be better in ________/
supine
Intersegmental buckling in an unstable segment may occur in ________ load.
submax
____ _____ _____ have a synergistic relationship with TA.
pelvic floor muscles (PFM)
In terms of core stability progression, emphasize _____ stabilization prior to _____ stabilization.
local; global
Always consider motor control > ____.
strength
