Final Flashcards
(48 cards)
Which of the following is true of the tranvesospinalis group, which includes the multifidus
Responsible for segmental deceleration of flexiona nd rotation during dunctional movment
Your patient demonstrates a positive prone active striaght leg raise test with force closure dysfunction. Which of teh following myofascial stabilizing systems is likely involved
Posterior oblique system
During a cranio-cervical flexion test, the patient attempts to nod head to increase pressure in teh pressure biofeedback unit by 2mmHg and hold for 6-10 sec. a positive test is noted if teh patient has an inability to achieve the desired pressure chagne. This indicates
Decreased activation of deep segmental cervical stabilizing musculature
The goals of the correctivfe phase of spinal stabilization training include all of the following except
Training with movements that replicate the patient’s sport and recreation activities
Whicih fo the follwoing would not work toward enhancing the patient’s motivation to resure acitivity
Establish that there will be no set backs or flare ups
Your patient exhibits increased muscle tone in the cervico-thoracic shoulder area. He states he is under a lot of stress at work. What is the most likely cause of the muscle tightness according to Janda
Limbic system dysfunction
Whcih is true concerning abdominal bracing
Once the pt has kinesthetic awareness of performing the AB, it can be challenged by adding resistance to external perturbations in different planes
When it is appropriate to progress a pt’s spinal stabilization program to include complex activities and functional exercises
Once patient learns to move and position the spine in fundamental ways
As discussed in class, a decrease in closed kinetic chain dorsiflexion is a predicator of what condition
SI inflammation
Lumbalgia
Ipsilateral GH dysfunction
Which type of muscle hypertonicity is associated with acute muscle strain
Myofascial trigger point
Which is a MOI to the lumbar spine according to McGIll
Too many repetitions and motion and/or prolonged postures/loads
Cumulative loading in compression or shear
Axial torque with felxion
You have performed a lumbar shear stability test and your paitent has positive findings of this test. Which is safe and effective exercise to strain the lumbar erector spinae
Quadraped/birddog
You have performed a muscle relaxation technique (MRT) on your pts right upper trap. The muscle does not spontaneously lengthen after the application. What is a likely reason
The muscle tightness was probably a primary connective tissue cause
Your pt presents with radiating-type pain down the arm into the fingers. He states that he is often assumes static postures for long periods of time while working on a computer. You have ruled out radicular involvement. What is the most likely cause according to janda
Myofascial trigger point
Which of the following best describes a neurodynamic slider
Can be thought of as a tnesioner with one end put at slack
Is genetically predetermined and follows a predictable pattern
Increases transitions on a neural structure and does not produce deformation
Your pt is a sedentary office worker who has demonstrated a positive supine ASLR with force closure dysfunction. What is an appropriate exercise
Side bridges
What is a characteristic of an ideal core exercise
It should challenge the muscles of the core while imposing minimal compressive load on the spine
According ot McGIll, core stabilization exercises such as prone plank, should be held for how long? Isometric hold longer than this states time have been shown to cause rapid loss of available oxygen in the muscles
Up to 8 seconds
Muscle hypertonicity secondary to acute overload
Is associated with hyper-irritable spot usually within taut band of skeletal muscle that refers pain in a characteristic pattern
Which describes the use of isometric contraction in performing muscle relaxation techniques
Gentler contraction is tried first in order to isolate the myofascial trigger point
Your patient has initiated level 1 sensorimotor training static phase. Which is most appropriate for him
Static balance exercise on a stable surface progressing to a rocker board
Your new pt has never had a cervical spine adjustment suing a supine full spine technique. She reports having some apprehensiona nd inability to relax her neck. How can using post-isometric relaxation prior to the adjustment be assistive
It can relax the cervical muscles prior to the adminstration of the adjustment
The second or automatic stage of motor leanring require
Automatic levelsof processing
According to Janda sensory information coming into the CNS must be optimal at which of the following locations
Foot
