Week 13 Flashcards
(23 cards)
In ERS-left, the left/right facet does not open/does not close
In ERS-left, the left facet does not open
What is the primary curve of the lumbar spine?
Lordotic curve
What is Fryette’s 2nd Principle regarding side bending in a non-neutral spine?
The bodies of the vertebrae will rotate toward the side of concavity.
What are the key components of the T.A.R.T. criteria for somatic dysfunction?
- Tissue Texture Change
- Asymmetry
- Restriction of Motion
- Tenderness
What is the typical range of motion for flexion in the thoracolumbar spine?
0-80 degrees
How is a Type II dysfunction characterized?
Occurs due to trauma/abrupt twisting and is maintained by short restrictor muscles.
What does a positive result indicate in the Lumbosacral Spring Test?
Resistance (stiffness) to springing motion.
What does a negative result indicate in the Lumbosacral Spring Test?
Spring compliance without resistance.
Fill in the blank: The iliac crest heights are at _______ or between L4-L5.
L4
In the context of lumbar dysfunction, what is meant by ‘coupled motion’?
Motion of a vertebra in one plane influences motion in another plane.
True or False: Type I somatic dysfunctions are characterized by maintained asymmetry in flexion and extension.
True
What should be assessed when checking for contraindications to soft tissue techniques?
- Fractures
- Open wounds
- Soft tissue infections
- Abscesses
- DVT
- Coagulopathy
- Neoplasm
What is the primary goal of soft tissue techniques?
Relax muscles and fascia.
What is the anatomical landmark used to identify lumbar spine segments?
12th rib attaches to T12 • Find the T12 spinous process • L1 spinous process is just inferior • Count spinous processes going
inferiorly • Iliac crest heights at L4 or
between L4-L5 • PSIS at the level of S2
What is the difference between extended and flexed Type II dysfunctions?
- Extended dysfunctions disappear in extension and are accentuated in flexion
- Flexed dysfunctions disappear in flexion and are accentuated in extension.
How do you document a Type 1 somatic dysfunction?
As L1-L4 N Sr Rl (Neutral, Side bent Right, Rotated Left).
What is the purpose of palpating the lumbar spine transverse processes?
To assess rotational motion of the vertebral segment.
What technique can be used to test for extension in the lumbar region?
Have the patient prop themselves up on their elbows (‘Sphinx’ position).
What is the typical range of motion for lateral bending in the thoracolumbar spine?
0-35 degrees
What is the significance of the PSIS in lumbar examination?
It is at the level of S2.
In ERS-right, the left/right facet does not open/does not close
In ERS-right, the right facet does not open
In FRS-left, the left/right facet does not open/does not close
In FRS-left, the right facet does does not close
In FRS-right, the left/right facet does not open/does not close
In FRS-right, the left facet does not does not close
