Thoracic Spine

Question 1

Abdominal dysfunction

Answer 1

Movement of umbilicus (it should remain stationary) indicates nerve root dysfunction of T5-T12

ST:
Beevors sign

Question 2

Rib subluxation

Answer 2

Rule out fx

S/S:
Difficulty breathing
May feel/see defect
Rapid responder

Question 3

Scoliosis

Answer 3

S/S:
Lateral curvature of lumbar/thoracic spine

ST:
Adams forward bend test