Lumbar Spine Assessment

Question 1

Which 3 surrounding areas would you perform rule-outs before assessing the lumbar spine?

Answer 1

HIP - AF flex and med rotation with OP
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PELVIS - rocking, gapping, approximation
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CERVICAL SPINE - all 6 actions with OP, except on ext.

Question 2

What are the 4 (6) movements of Lumbar spine assessment?

Answer 2

FLEXION
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EXTENSION
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SIDE BENDING L + R
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ROTATION L + R

Question 3

During active trunk rotation, the therapist will want to brace the leg ___________ the turn.

Answer 3

OPPOSITE