Thoracic & Ribs Interventions

Question 1

interventions for scheuermanns disease will focus primarily on

Answer 1

postural muscle control
modifications for activites
strengthening/stretching of the trunk
bracing

Question 2

interventions for ankylosing spondylitis will focus primarily on

Answer 2

mobility
spine ext / peripheral joint exercise
breathing
prone lying
sleep on firm mattress
swimming

Question 3

what position do you want to avoid with ankylosing spondylitis

Answer 3

side lying

Question 4

thoracolumbar bracing does what for scoliosis

Answer 4

prevent curvature progression
correction of abnormal curve

Question 5

goals for intervention for scoliosis

Answer 5

strengthen postural muscle/abdominals
address muscle length impairments
maintain/improve respiration
address back pain
functional tasks

Question 6

interventions for T4 syndrome

Answer 6

poor evidence

thoracic manual therapy - mobs, thrusts
followed by mobility exercises
scapulothoracic motor performance
thoracic extensor strengthening

Question 7

what is something you can try with disc lesions

Answer 7

traction

Question 8

interventions for zygapophyseal joint pain

Answer 8

manual therapy - mobs, manips
pain & guarding inhibition
postural stabilization

Question 9

interventions for TOS

Answer 9

work modifications
nerve glides
shoulder/upper rib/thoracic manual
scapulothoracic motor performance

Question 10

when working on thoracic extensors what is it important to do

Answer 10

perform to nearly end range
control flexion ROM eccentrically