Practical 2

Question 0

Lumbar Spine Flexion

Tape Measure Method

Answer 0

Tape Measure Alignment:
Baseline-Midline of spine between PSIS
Superior End-15cm above baseline mark
Patient Actions:
Patient is instructed to flex forward as far as possible while
keeping their knees extended
Therapist Action:
As the patient moves through their ROM, the tape measure is
held firmly at the baseline and unwinds
Documentation:
The difference between the superior mark and the spinal flexion
mark (N-15cm)
Norm: 2-7cm

Question 1

Lumbar Spine Flexion

Finger to Floor Method

Answer 1

Measure the distance from the tip of the patients middle finger to the floor

Question 2

Lumbar Spinal Extension

Answer 2

Tape Measure Marks
Baseline and superior end (0-15cm)
Patients Action
Hands on waist, extend spine while keeping knees extended
Therapist Action:
As the patient moves through their ROM, the tape measure is
held firmly at the baseline and unwinds
Documentation:
The difference between the superior mark and the spinal flexion
mark (15cm-N)
Norm: .4-