MSK III: intro to the spine

Question 1

MSK: intro to the spine

For our evaluation process, we will focus on two categories of information:

Answer 1

• Biomechanical/patho-anatomical (e.g., symmetry, movement patterns, etc.)
• Patient response (e.g., pain provocation primarily)

Question 2

MSK: intro to the spine

For our diagnosis of the spine, we will primarily use which classification system?

Answer 2

Treatment Based Classification (TBC) System

which treatment will help the patient. There is a belief that physiological, biomechanical, or pain dysfunctions are causing the problem. But technically, the diagnosis is TREATMENT based.

Question 3

MSK: intro to the spine

For our clinical reasoning regarding diagnosis we will use a “mixed model,” combining:

Answer 3

• Hypothetical deductive reasoning
• Pattern recognition

Question 4

MSK: intro to the spine

Order of the interventions​ ​ACROSS sessions will be guided by:

Answer 4

Pain reduction as needed → achieve mobility (if motion is not limited by pain or inflammation) → achieve control (if motion is not limited by tissue extensibility) → achieve strength and function (if motion control is appropriate)

Question 5

MSK: intro to the spine

Order of the interventions WITHIN a single session will be guided by:

Answer 5

Soft tissue mobilization → joint mobilization → stretching → neuromuscular retraining