Lumbar Spine

Question 1

What movement is most limited in lumbar spine and why?

Answer 1

Rotation is the most limited by orientation of the facet joints

Question 2

How can you assess arom of lumbar spine?

Answer 2

Flexion
Extension
LSF
RSF
Rotation in sitting

Question 3

How to do the PPIVMs

Answer 3

Flexion - patient in side lying. Stabilise around hip/back and hold under knees have legs flexed and lunge stance bring legs up to chest
Extension
SF - have legs flopped over edge of bed in side lying and drop legs and lift back up
Rotation - forearm resting on pelvis, other arm stabilising spine and rock

Question 4

How to do PAIVMS

Answer 4

Central PA
Unilateral PA
- pisiform grip

Question 5

What are some exercises you might include in a lower back pain exercise session?

Answer 5

Jefferson curls
Flexion and windmill
Catch ball with bent knees
Catch ball with stiff knees
Floppy arms