Musculoskeletal Flashcards
presenting complaints, anatomy, orthopaedic tests
what is the main contribution to the core
muscles
muscle contribution to core stability
- axial load (spinal compressive force)
increased intra-abdominal pressure
trunk and hip stiffness
traverse abdominus O/I/A
typically activates first, main muscle for stability
multifidus O/I/A
transerve to spinous processes. for proprioception for the sway.
illioPsoas
flexes hip joint - Inserts - lesser trochantar
glute med O/I/A
A - stabilises laterally and
what action does glutei med have when balancing on one leg
abduciton to stop person from falling
what are the length for acute, sub acute and chronic low back pain
acute <6 weeks, sub acute is 6 weeks to 3 months, chronic is >3 months
specific low back pin conditions
annulus fibrosis, nerve root compression, apophyseal injury, stress fracture, SIJ pain
terrible triad in knee ligaments
ACL, MCL, medial meniscus
what muscles can contribute to MTSS
tip post, soleous and flexor digitorum longs