LPHC Flashcards
t/f: the pelvic girdle is a system of interdependent joints
True
If a pt has LBP what other body part should we be looking at?
The hips
When stepping forward, the leg that is accepting weight should go into IR or ER?
IR
What forces go through the pelvis?
The HAT and lower extremities
What plane is there the most motion in the lumbar spine?
In the sagittal plane
What is the facet orientation in the lumbar spine?
Sagittal
What planes is there most cervical spine motion?
sagittal and transverse planes
Why is there such little motion occurring at the thoracic spine?
Bc of the ribs
The upper thoracic spine acts like the ____ spine
Cervical
The lower thoracic spine acts like the ____ spine
Lumbar
As you go down the lumbar spine, is there an increase or decrease in motion?
an increase
T/f: as there is more motion at a jt, there is more risk for pathology
True
What is the spinal motion segment?
Disc, facets, lower portion of the segment above, and upper portion of the segment below
What is the primary role of the IV disc?
Shock absorption and allows motion in all directions
What is the primary role of the facet joints?
To direct motion
Does the IV disc erode from the inside or outside
Inside
Why is there no pain when the inner portion of the IV disc is eroded?
Bc there are no nerve endings in the inner portion, only in the outer portion
Does forward bending open or close the facets?
Opens the facets
Does the disc migrate anterior or posterior with forward bending?
Posterior
Does backward bending open or close the facets?
Closes the facets
Does the IV disc migrate anterior or posterior with backward bending?
Forward
Does forward or backward bending close the neural foramina?
Backward bending
What checks motion and what direct motion in the spine?
Ligaments check motion and the facets direct motion
T/f: the posterior longitudinal ligament is more robust centrally causing more disc herniations AP or ML
True