Osteoporosis Flashcards
What ROM is going to be limited in severe osteoporosis?
Spinal flexion
What ROM is going to be limited with spinal stenosis?
Spinal extension
What are the nonmodifiable risk factors of osteoporosis?
> 50 y/o
Female post menopause
Positive family history
BMI < 20
Hx of broken bones from minor trauma
Who should be taking a bone mineral density test?
Women 65+
Women <65 post menopause with hx of bone fracture
High fracture risk score
What does a t score of -1 to 2.5 indicate?
Osteopenia
What does a t score of -2.5 or less indicate?
Osteoporosis
What are the common characteristics of those with osteoporosis?
Presence of kyphosis
Hip, vertebral, or wrist fracture
What is a low challenge position for osteoporosis?
Hook lying and hold abdominal hollow
What is a high challenge position for osteoporosis?
Neutral lordosis, abdominal hollow, and controlled heel slides
What is a low challenge position for spinal stenosis?
Patient facing wall with arms overhead and hands on wall (palpate extensors as patient lifts hands away from wall)
What scores is the MMT fairly valid for?.
3/5 and less
