spine

Question 1

lateral translation (cervical spine)

Answer 1

EFFECT: increase side flexion & ipsilateral rotation, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: if nerve roots irritated may cause neurological symptoms on pressure

Question 2

anterior translation (cervical spine)

Answer 2

EFFECT: increase cervical extension & cervical lordosis, decrease hypolordosis, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: if nerve roots irritated may cause neurological symptoms on pressure

Question 3

distraction (cervical spine) - C0,C1,C2

Answer 3

EFFECT: increase overall ROM, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: should be no pain, if pain, ligaments may be injured, check alar & transverse ligaments before proceeding

Question 4

anterior translation (thoracic spine)

Answer 4

EFFECT: increase thoracic mobility, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: soft fingers on or near spinous processes

Question 5

general rib mobilization - anterior translation: costotransverse Joints (thoracic spine)

Answer 5

EFFECT: increase rib mobility at costotransverse junctions, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: osteoporosis is a CI, stop if unstable or painful

Question 6

anterior glide (lumbar spine)

Answer 6

EFFECT: increase overall ROM, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: do not apply pressure on SPs, if painful discontinue