Functional Mobilization Lower Extremity

Question 1

Lumbar disinhibition series LE strength testing

Answer 1

Hip flexion in sitting
Internal (L5)/external(S1) rotation
Dorsiflexion
Toe extension
Hip abduction in side lying
Hip extension in prone or standing
Test diagonal lower trunk flexion

Question 2

Hip abduction in side lying

Answer 2

How stable is the motion?
Compensations

Question 3

Hip extension in prone or standing

Answer 3

L/S dropping or rotation?

Question 4

Lumbar disinhibition facilitation component

Answer 4

concepts of core inhibition
Facilitation of core
Resisted prolonged hold
Prognosis: good or guarded

Question 5

Abdominal series adaptations

Answer 5

half foam roll to assist pelvic flexion
decrease demand: unilateral or side lying