Presentations week 3 Flashcards
What is Cervical radiculopathy?
It is a condition that occurs when the nerve roots in the neck that provide sensation and motor control to the arms and shoulders are compressed.
What are the risk factors ( age, sex, activity)? CR
Age Group- 40-50 years
Sex- More common in men
Herniated Disc- common in younger patients
Spondylosis- common in older patients
What are signs and symptoms of CR?
Neck and radiating arm pain, numbness, sensory deficits, motor dysfunction in the neck and UE’s
What body parts are effected (anatomy)? CR
Neck
Elbow
Shoulder
Finger
How are these body parts affected? CR
ROM
Muscle weakness
Lowered reflexes
Motor loss
What are some exercises or treatments that can be done for CR?
Chin Tucks
ROM exercises
Isometric exercises
Contrelateral rotation
What is the general idea of treatment for CR?
Maintaining good posture
Increasing ROM
Avoiding heavy lifting
Home modifications
Improving upper body strength
Help to identify barriers
What is Facet Joint Syndrome?
Is a disease where facet joints/zygapophyseal joints become in pain -both local and radiating
Where is the most common FJS?
Lumbar
Cervical
What are Risk factores for FJS
What can lead to This?
Age: 80% of 65 year olds experience low back pain in the states
More common in the elderly
Obesity
History of heavy lifting (certain jobs)
Trauma and Injury
Poor posture
What are signs and symptoms of FJS (cervical/ lumbar)?
Axial neck pain
Pain or limitation of extension and rotation
Tenderness with palpation
Radiating pain locally or into the shoulders or upper back
Chronic low back pain
Sometimes pain in hyperextension
(lumbar)
What body parts affected (anatomy) FJS
Facet Joints - sup and inf articular process
Vertebrae - primarily cervical and lumbar
How are these body parts affected? FJS
Decreased flexion of the spine
Decreased extension of the spine
Decreased rotation of the spine
Pain primarily with extension and rotation
What are some movements that can impact Activities (ADLs) FJS
Bending and twisting
Lower back pain and stiffness- can affect tasks like standing up
avoid extension and rotation
standing for too long or inactivity can worsen condition
What exercise can be done to help improve FJS?
Childs pose
Cat Cow
Pelvic tilts
Knee to chest
What is the overall treatment (OTA/PTA)? FJS
Patient Education/information
Pain relief
Exercises
Resting
Preventing Lumbar Lordosis