Lower Back Pain 2 Flashcards
What nerves contribute to iliopsoas strength?
L1 to L3
What nerves contribute to quadriceps strength?
L2 to L4
What nerves contribute to the hip adductor muscle strength?
L2 to L4
What nerve contributes to tibialis anterior strength?
L4
What nerve contributes to extensor hallucis longus strength?
L5
What never contributes to extensor digitorum longus and brevis strength?
L5
What nerve contributes to gluteus medius strength?
L5
What nerve contributes to fibularis longis and brevis strength?
S1
What nerve contributes to gluteus maximus strength?
S1
What nerves contribute to gastrocnemius and soleus strength?
S1 and S2
During the iliopsoas testing, if there is low back pain excerbaton what could that indicate?
Discogenic pain
What is psoas syndrome and what are some etiologies?
Flexion-contracture of the iliopsoas due to prolonged positioned with a shortened psoas
What is the quality of iliopsoas pain and where is it located?
Achy muscle spasm
In the lower back, radiating to the groin
What are the signs and symptoms of ilipsoas syndrome?
Increase pain standing or walking Positive thomas test Positive tp medical to ASIS Positive pelvic shift test Nerve weakness in L1 and L2 Contralateral periformis spasm
How would you treat ilipsoas syndrome?
Acute - ice and no use of heat initially
Indirect followed by direct OMM
Chronic - stretch
What is tested for L1, L2 and L3 for sensation?
Anterior thigh