Test 2

Question 1

Exercises for spinal flexion

Answer 1

Curl up and hip lift

Question 2

Exercise for spinal extension

Answer 2

prone supine spine arch

Question 3

Exercises for spinal lateral flexion

Answer 3

side-up and side reach

Question 4

Exercises for spinal rotation

Answer 4

sitting spine twist and curl-up with rotation

Question 5

Stretch for spinal flexors

Answer 5

prone press up (seal) and upper back drape

Question 6

Stretch for spinal extensors

Answer 6

double knees to chest or kneeling knees to chest (child’s pose)

Question 7

Stretch for spinal lateral flexors

Answer 7

side stretch

Question 8

Stretch for the spinal rotators

Answer 8

supine spine twist

Question 9

Surface landmarks for ideal alignment (superior to inferior)

Answer 9

Earlobe
Middle tip of shoulder
Middle of thorax
Greater trochanter of femur
Just in front of middle of knee
Just in front of ankle (lateral malleolus)