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1
Q

PLUS stands for

A

Piriformis, latissimus dorsi, Upper trap, SCM

2
Q

as spine flexes or extends the vertebral bodies must ____

A

rotate

3
Q

why does this rotation occur?

A

inhibition of the piriformis

4
Q

extension at ___ degrees where PLUS phenomenon happens

A

15

5
Q

Flexion at ___ degrees where it happens

A

25

6
Q

_____ pirirformis and SCM

A

right

7
Q

______ latissimus dorsi and Upper trap

A

left

8
Q

innervated by CN XI

A

upper trap/SCM

9
Q

how many of these muscles must work for smooth spinal movement?

A

just one

10
Q

Test left Latissimus and UT and have patient flex lumbars > than ___ degrees and should:

A

35 degrees

:turn off strong muscle does not = problem

*TL areas of dural attatchment

11
Q

Test Right performs and SCM and illiacus

then extend lumbar spine >____ degrees should

A

15 degrees

: inhibits

12
Q

if tests do not inhibit muscles then you

A

TL areas of dural attachment C0-C3 L1-S! (find area that introduces inhibition)

13
Q

do tests where?

A

standing, seated and prone