Exam 2 Flashcards
How do you figure out if pelvis is aligned?
Look at ASIS, PSIS, and ischial tuberosities (just under each landmark)
See if all landmarks are level
What is muscle energy?
Contraction followed by relaxation in order to move bone
What are the ligaments of the SI joint?
Anterior sacroiliac Interosseus sacroiliac Posterior sacroiliac Sacrotuberous Sacrospinous
Which ligament is usually the culprit of the SI joint?
The sacrotuberous
What causes Si joint dysfunction?
Malalignment or abnormal movement of joint
What is the main function of the SI joint?
Built for stability over mobility
What is treatment for SI dysfunction?
Soft tissue
Alignment
Core and hip stabilization
Stretching
What are good exercises for hip and glute stabilization for SI dysfunction?
Planks, hip drops, lower level lumbar
Look for tightness, asymmetry and perform shotgun technique
What is pain origin testing?
Cluster of tests
Thigh thrust, distraction, sacral thrust, and compress = 2+
Distraction, compression, thigh thrust, FABER, and Gaenslen’s = 3+
What are the special tests for the lumbar spine?
Straight leg test - Well leg test
Cross leg test
Slump sit test
Centralization
Prone instability test
What is a good HEP for pt with LBP?
Active rest - IE. walking
Do not want to sit around
What are the nonosseous structures of the spine?
Intervertebral discs
Surrounding ligaments
What is the direction of facets in the lumbar spine?
Vertical
What motion do lumbar facets allow?
Flex/ext
What is the direction of facets in the thoracic spine?
Frontal plane
What motion do thoracic facets allow?
Lateral bend
What is the direction of facets in the cervical spine?
Transverse plane
What motion do cerv facets allow?
Rotation
What is the role of zygapophyseal joints?
Guide ROM of spine
Lumbar spine = flex/ext
How many intervertebral discs are between vertebral bodies?
23
What is the annulus of the vertebral disc?
Outer wall
Composed of 12-18 consecutive rings
Contains the nucleus pulposus
What composes the nucleus pulposus?
Mucopolysaccharide gel that transmits force, equalize stress, and promote movement
Do intervertebral discs have vascularity and nerves?
Largely avascular and aneural
Where does the minimal vascular supply of the intervertebral disc come from?
Diffusion from vertebral bodies above and below the disc
Can a disc heal if it is injured?
Limited capacity to heal and repair
Which portion of the disc is more vascular and have more nerves?
Outer portion
What are the 3 classifications of the McKenzie method?
Posture Syndrome
Dysfunction syndrome
Derangement
What is Posture Syndrome?
Mechanical deformation of soft tissue intermittent in nature appears when soft tissues are placed under prolonged stress
Slouch overcorrected procedure
What is dysfunction syndrome?
Pain caused by mechanical loading of structurally impaired soft tissue
Tx to elongate adaptively shortened tissue
Take extend periods of time to allow full elongation
What is derangement?
Aimed at disc tissue
Mechanics obstruction to movement within the joint
What is the purpose of the McKenzie method?
Good for centralization
Find direction of preference and do exercises in that direction
Many reps
What motion do you perform if there is an anterior herniation?
Extension exercise
What motion do you perform if there is a posterior herniation?
Flexion exercise
What motion causes the most pressure on the lumbar spine?
Bending forward
What is radiculopathy?
Tingling
Peripheralization of pain
Numbness, burning
Indirection of loss of function
What is the true direction sign of radiculopathy?
Muscle weakness, sensation, and loss of reflex
What is the cause of muscle strain?
Sudden, violent contraction, rapid stretching, combined lumbar ext and rot, eccentric loading, and repetitive overuse resulting in microscopic damage
What is the treatment for a muscle strain?
LB strengthening Restore flexibility Enhance cardioresp fitness Restore function Protect affected area
How should core stabilization progress?
Start hooklying - drawing in Add limb loading Seated Quadruped Half kneel Plank Standing
What is transitional pain?
Those who struggle to transfer/get out bed, etc
What are the spinal ligaments?
Anterior longitudinal ligament
Posterior longitudinal ligament
Ligamentum flavum
Interspinous ligament
Supraspinous ligament
What is the function of the ALL?
Anterior SC to posterior body
What is the function of the PLL?
Back of central cord
What is the function of the LF?
Connecting lamina
What is the function of the ISL?
Between spine of each vertebrae
What is the cause of lumbar radiculopathy?
Mechanical compression or inflammation of nerve root
What are the symptoms of the lumbar radiculopathy?
Pain Numbness Tingling Weakness Burning Paresthesias Change in reflexes Strength loss Sensory loss
What is another term for lumbar radiculopathies?
Sciatica or pinched nerve
Is lumbar radiculopathy unilateral or bilateral?
Unilateral
What are the tests for lumbar radiculopathies?
SLR/Crossed SLR
WELLS test
What are treatment options for lumbar radiculopathies?
Centralization Clinical prediction rule Traction Wait and see Steroid pack Surgery (laminectomy)
What is the clinical prediction rule?
Radicular pain less than two weeks and is still above the knee
PT manipulates = high success rate
What is lumbar protrusion?
Annulus protrudes outwards
What is lumbar extruded?
Nucleus extends all the way through the annulus, but confined and maintained within PLL
What is lumbar sequesterated?
Nucleus moves through annulus and PLL
Might need surgery
Severe pain
What are the types of disc protrusion?
Type I: peripheral annular bulge
Type II: localized annular bulge
What are the types of disc herniation?
Type I: prolapsed intervertebral disc
Type II: extruded disc
Type III: sequestrated disc
What is spondylolysis?
Bony defect in pars interarticularis of the posterior spine - IE. stress fracture
What is spondylolisthesis?
Anterior slippage of superior vertebra over the inferior
What is pars interarticularis?
Scotty dog fracture - side of lumbar spine
What are the classifications of lumbar slippage?
Type I: congenital or dysplastic
Type II: isthmic spondylolisthesis
Type III: degenerative spondylolisthesis
Type IV: traumatic spondylolisthesis
Type V: pathologic spondylolistesis
What types of people get spondylolisthesis?
V-ball players
Gymnasts
Football players
Where is pain generally found with spondylolisthesis?
Belt line
What type of motions increase pain in those with spondylolisthesis?
Extension
What are the grades of spondylolisthesis?
Grade I: 0-25%
Grade II: 25-50%
Grade III: 50-75%
Grade IV: 75-100%
How is grade I spondylolisthesis treated?
Analgesics, muscle relaxants, NSAIDs, modalities to alleviate acute pain
Avoid extension and strengthen core, avoid vertical loading, work on controlled lumbar extension with deep abdominal stabilizers
Is surgery required for spondylolisthesis patients?
Rarely
More for high-grade slippage
What do you expect in post op PT for spondylolisthesis?
Immobilization
Pt can amb as tolerated
Perform ROM and strengthening exercise of UE and LE
What is lumbar spondylosis?
Lumbar OA
What are the interventions of lumbar spondylosis?
Traction Functional WB activities Stretching Strengthening Breathing Educate on posture
What are the symptoms of spinal stenosis?
Radicular ache in thigh and less frequently calf
Paresthesis of LE
Disturbances in motor function
What are the spinal stenosis tests?
Ext of the lumbar spine compresses and increases symptoms
More forward flexed gait
Leg pain while walking
Treadmill test
What is the treadmill test?
Walking on an inclined t-mill and see if symptoms increase
What are important positions for spinal stenosis?
More flexion and activity
Work on gait/posture/positions
What is the role of PTA in spinal stenosis?
Posture, body mechanics, lifting techniques
Address sitting and sleeping changes
General conditioning
Manual intervention followed by a specific exercise and walking programs
What is a teardrop lumbar fracture?
Little fractures or bone chips
What is important to remember with lumbar compression fractures?
Get out of flexed position
Teach them to lean forward with a long spine and hip hinge
WB to stimulate bone growth
Balance
What are symptoms of vertebral compression fractures?
Acute local pain with essentially no signs
What are treatments for vertebral compression fractures?
Relief of pain
Activity modification
Analgesics, NSAIDs, heat, ice, massage
E-stim
What are more invasive treatments to vertebral compression fractures?
Epidural steroid injection to relieve pain and inflammation
Surgery in presence of disc herniation
What is the protocol post-op spine surgery?
For the first 3 days limit sitting for no more than 1 hr at a time and maintain proper position with no flexion
Caution forward bend and rotation
Encourage proper posture
Strengthening begins when initial wound healing is complete and pain is decreased
ROM exercise when tolerated
Gentle active ext exercise and pelvic tilts
What is the goal of rehab after spinal surgery?
Increase motion, control pain, improve endurance, and sufficient strength before beginning general conditioning
3-5 weeks post-op
- restore lumbar motion, normalize UE and LE strength, improve aerobic fitness, and decrease pain and swelling
What are the 3 categories of rehab classification of spinal surgery?
Symptoms modulation approach (early)
Movement control approach (pain comes and goes - not quite chronic - movement patterns)
Functional optimization approach
What are the 5 L’s of lifting
Legs Lever Load Lordosis Lung
Look - 6th
What is the Back School Model?
Designed to provide an understanding of anatomy, causes of LBP, lifting mechanics, posture, self-care for LBP, exercise, nutrition, ergonomics, and stress reduction for high-risk patients
Involves 1-2 hr weekly classes for 4-6 weeks
What is an FCE?
Screening tool to acquire data related to pre-employment risk assessment and management of back injuries
What kind of injuries occur to the thoracic muscles?
Direct contact or indirect overstretching/contraction of muscles
What population does thoracic muscle injury typically occur?
Younger, active patients
Heal well because of increased blood flow
How do you manage thoracic spine muscle injuries?
Control pain and swelling
Once pain is controlled, pt should participate in ROM and strengthening
What are the muscles of the thoracic region?
Intercostals Diaphragm Lats Erector spinae Paraspinals Rhomboids Middle and lower trap Serratus ant/post
What is upper crossed syndrome related to?
Stretch weakness
Post mm are stretched
Strengthen these muscles to bring up posture
What muscles are part of the anterior thoracic?
Pecs
Rectus abdominis
Scalenes
What exercises strengthen the posterior thoracic?
Important to turn off UT - rows and scap depression
Press ups
Press up with push up
Rows - lats
What is kyphosis?
Increase thoracic posterior convexity
What causes kyphosis?
Congenital
Neuromuscular
Poor posture
Osteoporosis