Intro to Spine Flashcards
how do we determine our approach
ID signs and symptoms that predict responsiveness
4 different approaches to tx
manipulation
stabilization
specific exercise (directional preference)
traction
manipulation is also known as
mobilization
who is most likely to benefit from manipulation according to CPR
sxs present for < 16 days
sxs below the knee/elbow
at least one hypomobile segment
at least 1 hip IR > 35
FABQw score for manipulation
< 19
what is FABQw
fear/anxiety scale
yellow flags
at least 1 hypomobile segment –> manipulation
RRR
PA
PIVMT
who would most benefit from stabilization
LB pt
SLR > 91
age < 40
(+) prone instability test
aberrant motions present
stabilization in the c/s might include
(+) CCFT and endurance tests
headaches
dizziness
proprioceptive deficits
aberrant motions
when bending into flexion –> not smooth, may put hands on knees
what is stabilization evaluated with
presence of aberrant motions during AROM, spring testing reactivity, PLET, ASLR
exercises for stabilization
promote stability and motor control
use of deep stabilizing muscles co-contraction
specific exercise CPR
no prediction rule
whatever exercise relieves their symptoms
what does specific exercise include
(+) SLR
(+) slump test for HNP
(+) sxs with extension for stenosis
how do sxs centralize
w/ repeated motion or prolonged postures into a specific direction
disc degeneration/dis derangement –> specific exercises
extension
lateral shift
stenosis –> specific exercises
flexion
when is traction usually used
neural signs and radicular sxs
CPR –> traction
none
no prediction rule
traction includes
(+) neural signs including SLR and crossed leg SLR
what is traction used for
radicular sxs that are not relieved through directional preference specific exercise approach to tx