Spinal Conditions Flashcards
Are spinal manipulations indicated for a muscle Sprain?
Yes
Spondylolysis
Fx of pars interarticularis
What view and sign is uesed for spondylolysis?
Oblique view - scotty dog
Spondylolisthesis
Anterior or posterior slippage of one vertebra on another following bilateral fx of pars interarticularis
Grading of spondylolisthesis
1-4 with 1=24 and 4=100% slipped
Clinical test for spondylosis/spondylothesis
Stock Test
When doing PT with someone who has spondylosis/spondylothesis avoid what movments? (3)
Extension
Ipsilateral SB
Contralateral Rotation
Are spinal manipulations recommended for spondylothysis/spondylothlithesis?
No! Theres a fx dumbass
Where is there narrowing with spinal stenosis?
Central cananal and intervertebral forament
Signs/Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis
- Increased pain with Extension
- Bilateraly pain/paresthesia in back, butt, thigh, calves and feet
- Increased pain with walking
- Pain decreased with prolonged rest
Test for Spinal stenosis
Van Gelderen Bicycle test
When treating spinal stenosis - flexion ased or extnsion based exercises?
Flexion based - extension hurts!
What motions to avoid with spinal stenosis
Extension, Ipsilateral SB and ipsilateral rotation
They narrow the SC more
Cervical tx should be done at __ degrees of cervical flexion
15 degrees
Internal Disc disruption is most common where in the spine?
Lumbar Region