Thoracolumbar Inclinometer

Question 1

For flexion/extension of thoracolumbar spine have the pt stand?

Answer 1

Neutral

Question 2

Place one inclinometer at T1 and the other at?

Answer 2

S1

Question 3

Have the pt flex/extend and determine the?

Answer 3

Angles

Question 4

Subtract the bottom from the top angle to determine the?

Answer 4

True thoracolumbar flexion/extension

Question 5

When performing thoracolumbar lateral flexion (bend) place inclinometer where?

Answer 5

T1 and S1

Question 6

Have the patient laterally bend as far to?

Answer 6

R and L as possible

Question 7

Subtract the bottom number from the top number to obtain?

Answer 7

True thoracolumbar lateral flexion

Question 8

When performing thoracolumbar rotation have the patient bend forward so that the spine is?

Answer 8

Parallel to the floor

Question 9

Then ask the pt to cross their arms and place inclinometer where?

Answer 9

T1 and S1 (perpendicular)

Question 10

Then have the pt rotate as far as possible to the?

Answer 10

R and L

Question 11

Subtract the lower angle from the top angle to determine?

Answer 11

True Rotation