Lumbar Spine AROM Flashcards
1
Q
L-Spine Flexion
A
“Can you please reach down and try to touch your toes as far as you can for me”
2
Q
L-Spine Extension
A
“With your hands on your hips, can you push your pelvis forward and please look up and back as far as you can for me”
3
Q
L-Spine Side Flexion
A
“With your hands on to your sides, can you please slide ___ hand as far down your side as you can”
4
Q
L-Spine Rotation
A
-Have client seated with knees and ankles hanging off table to prevent any pelvic rotation
“With your hands on your hips and Keeping your hips facing forwards, can you please turn your ___ shoulder as far as you can to the back wall?”
5
Q
Normal Ranges of Motion
A
L-Spine Flexion: 60-70
L-Spine Extension: 30
L-Spine Side Flexion: 35
L-Spine Rotation: 30
