phys med wk 5

Question 1

what has greater ROM; lumbar or thoracic

Answer 1

• Greater amount of motion compared to thoracic spine due to absence of ribs. Responsible for most trunk mobility

Question 2

anterior vs posterior pelvic tilt

Answer 2

• Anterior Pelvic Tilt can increase lumbar lordosis which places more
  weight bearing responsibility on facets
• Posterior Pelvic Tilt can decrease lumbar lordosis, which places more
  weight bearing responsibly on the discs

Question 3

when not to do lumbar mobilization

Answer 3

cauda equina
* Ankylosing Spondylitis
* InflammatoryArthrides
* Radiculopathy
* Lumbar Spinal Stenosis * Spondylolisthesis
* Osteoporosis
* Lumbar spine fracture
* Skeletal metastases
* Cauda equina syndrome
* Scheuermans disease
* Scoliosis
* Disc Herniation (For Manipulations)
* Mobilization can be modified, but depends on stage of injury