Evidence-Based Examination of the Lumbar Spine (Chad Cook)

Question 1

The hallmark posture observation of low back pain:

Answer 1

The Shift

• If present, try to reduce it
• If it reduces (centralizes) perform the AROM exercises
• If it doesn’t, continue with the examination and consider it for later use.

Question 2

flattened back may be suggestive of

Answer 2

• disc
• SI joint
• Spine stenosis (especially in the elderly)

Question 3

Which of the examination findings with respect to cauda equina has the highest sensitivity with respect to the disorder?

Answer 3

rapidity of symptoms