Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which anatomical structure contributes to the dynamic stabilisation of the pelvis joint in addition to the pubis symphysis ligaments?
Which anatomical structure contributes to the dynamic stabilisation of the pelvis joint in addition to the pubis symphysis ligaments?
What is the term used to describe the physiological separation of the pubis symphysis during pregnancy?
What is the term used to describe the physiological separation of the pubis symphysis during pregnancy?
Which condition is characterized by increased physiological separation of the pubis symphysis that affects load transfer capacity of the pelvis?
Which condition is characterized by increased physiological separation of the pubis symphysis that affects load transfer capacity of the pelvis?
What are common causes of pain in the sacroiliac joint and pubis symphysis?
What are common causes of pain in the sacroiliac joint and pubis symphysis?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term used to describe pathological separation of the pubis symphysis often resulting from trauma?
What is the term used to describe pathological separation of the pubis symphysis often resulting from trauma?
Signup and view all the answers
Which muscle is NOT mentioned as contributing to the dynamic stabilisation of the pelvis joint?
Which muscle is NOT mentioned as contributing to the dynamic stabilisation of the pelvis joint?
Signup and view all the answers
What is another term for 'pubis symphysis diastasis'?
What is another term for 'pubis symphysis diastasis'?
Signup and view all the answers
How much physiological separation can occur in the pubic symphysis during pregnancy?
How much physiological separation can occur in the pubic symphysis during pregnancy?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of condition is 'Coccydynia'?
What type of condition is 'Coccydynia'?
Signup and view all the answers
'Pubis symphysis diastasis' can impact which of the following during weight-bearing activities?
'Pubis symphysis diastasis' can impact which of the following during weight-bearing activities?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the anatomical definition of Low Back Pain (LBP) according to the text?
What is the anatomical definition of Low Back Pain (LBP) according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
According to Bogduck (1997), what are the three factors that could determine neuro-musculoskeletal structures resulting in pain-related symptoms?
According to Bogduck (1997), what are the three factors that could determine neuro-musculoskeletal structures resulting in pain-related symptoms?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the most common and complex symptom in neuro-musculoskeletal conditions of the lumbar spine and pelvis?
What is the most common and complex symptom in neuro-musculoskeletal conditions of the lumbar spine and pelvis?
Signup and view all the answers
Where is back pain anatomically defined as located, according to Waddell (1998)?
Where is back pain anatomically defined as located, according to Waddell (1998)?
Signup and view all the answers
Which region is included in the anatomical definition of Low Back Pain (LBP) according to Dionne et al. (2008)?
Which region is included in the anatomical definition of Low Back Pain (LBP) according to Dionne et al. (2008)?
Signup and view all the answers
What does understanding anatomy knowledge help with in client care according to the text?
What does understanding anatomy knowledge help with in client care according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
Which factor can lead to mechanical failure of the vertebral body due to loss of trabecular mass and network?
Which factor can lead to mechanical failure of the vertebral body due to loss of trabecular mass and network?
Signup and view all the answers
What condition can result from spontaneous and sudden onset of acute spinal pain with or without motor deficits?
What condition can result from spontaneous and sudden onset of acute spinal pain with or without motor deficits?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of compression fracture can lead to structural deformity of the spine such as kyphosis and scoliosis?
Which type of compression fracture can lead to structural deformity of the spine such as kyphosis and scoliosis?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main role of the endplate in the vertebra-disc complex?
What is the main role of the endplate in the vertebra-disc complex?
Signup and view all the answers
Which condition involves a dent-like appearance in the vertebral end plate due to disc tissues protruding into the vertebral body?
Which condition involves a dent-like appearance in the vertebral end plate due to disc tissues protruding into the vertebral body?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main consequence of reduced thickness, porosity, and flattened structures of the endplate?
What is the main consequence of reduced thickness, porosity, and flattened structures of the endplate?
Signup and view all the answers
Which condition leads to pathological compression fractures and lower back pain due to spread from other visceral organs like lung and pelvis?
Which condition leads to pathological compression fractures and lower back pain due to spread from other visceral organs like lung and pelvis?
Signup and view all the answers
What feature is a characteristic of age-related physiological degeneration as well as ankylosing spondylitis?
What feature is a characteristic of age-related physiological degeneration as well as ankylosing spondylitis?
Signup and view all the answers
How do wedge type compression fractures differ from biconcave fractures?
How do wedge type compression fractures differ from biconcave fractures?
Signup and view all the answers
What role do osteophytes play in the context of spinal conditions?
What role do osteophytes play in the context of spinal conditions?
Signup and view all the answers
What are some key considerations when identifying the site of pain symptoms in clients with spinal pain conditions?
What are some key considerations when identifying the site of pain symptoms in clients with spinal pain conditions?
Signup and view all the answers
What is one of the important first steps in assessing clients with spinal pain conditions?
What is one of the important first steps in assessing clients with spinal pain conditions?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of disorders are commonly classified under somatic causes of back pain?
Which type of disorders are commonly classified under somatic causes of back pain?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the key indicators that help clarify the role of physiotherapists in neuro-musculoskeletal conditions of the spine and pelvis?
What are the key indicators that help clarify the role of physiotherapists in neuro-musculoskeletal conditions of the spine and pelvis?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of forces are common in the lumbar spine, according to the text?
What type of forces are common in the lumbar spine, according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
Which region of the vertebral body has a greater number of sensory nerves associated with blood vessels?
Which region of the vertebral body has a greater number of sensory nerves associated with blood vessels?
Signup and view all the answers
What types of fibers transmit sharp and dull/aching pain in the vertebral body, as mentioned in the text?
What types of fibers transmit sharp and dull/aching pain in the vertebral body, as mentioned in the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the inner trabecular bone of the lumbar vertebrae contain?
What does the inner trabecular bone of the lumbar vertebrae contain?
Signup and view all the answers
'Nociception' and 'proprioception' involve the transmission of signals related to which sensations?
'Nociception' and 'proprioception' involve the transmission of signals related to which sensations?
Signup and view all the answers
What is one purpose of identifying red flag conditions in clients with spinal pain conditions?
What is one purpose of identifying red flag conditions in clients with spinal pain conditions?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term for a stress fracture of the lamina that is rarely reported as a cause of back pain symptoms in heavy sporting adolescents?
What is the term for a stress fracture of the lamina that is rarely reported as a cause of back pain symptoms in heavy sporting adolescents?
Signup and view all the answers
Which condition is one of the repetitive hyperextension stress-related disorders reported in clients with increased lumbar lordosis?
Which condition is one of the repetitive hyperextension stress-related disorders reported in clients with increased lumbar lordosis?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of fracture is rare in the lumbar spine but moderately common in cervical spine trauma?
What type of fracture is rare in the lumbar spine but moderately common in cervical spine trauma?
Signup and view all the answers
Which radiological sign is common in both repetitive stress disorders and serious systemic bone lesions?
Which radiological sign is common in both repetitive stress disorders and serious systemic bone lesions?
Signup and view all the answers
What contributes to the maintenance of disc height and withstands compressive forces in the spinal column?
What contributes to the maintenance of disc height and withstands compressive forces in the spinal column?
Signup and view all the answers
Which structure anchors the lamellae of the annulus fibrosus into the cartilaginous portion of the vertebral end plate?
Which structure anchors the lamellae of the annulus fibrosus into the cartilaginous portion of the vertebral end plate?
Signup and view all the answers
Which ligaments cover the outermost layer of the anterior and posterior portions of the intervertebral disc?
Which ligaments cover the outermost layer of the anterior and posterior portions of the intervertebral disc?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of overloading is considered a risk factor for degenerative changes in disc structure?
Which type of overloading is considered a risk factor for degenerative changes in disc structure?
Signup and view all the answers
'Hydrated' nucleus pulposus mainly consists of what component?
'Hydrated' nucleus pulposus mainly consists of what component?
Signup and view all the answers
What becomes stiffer with age, causing the disc to be less able to adjust to compression?
What becomes stiffer with age, causing the disc to be less able to adjust to compression?
Signup and view all the answers
Which anatomical location of vertebral osteophytes is most likely to result in compression of the spinal cord?
Which anatomical location of vertebral osteophytes is most likely to result in compression of the spinal cord?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the common lumbar vertebrae where posterior vertebral body osteophytes causing spinal canal stenosis are found?
What are the common lumbar vertebrae where posterior vertebral body osteophytes causing spinal canal stenosis are found?
Signup and view all the answers
Which congenital anomaly results from the fusion of adjacent vertebral bodies?
Which congenital anomaly results from the fusion of adjacent vertebral bodies?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term used to describe the fusion of the fifth lumbar vertebral body to the sacrum?
What is the term used to describe the fusion of the fifth lumbar vertebral body to the sacrum?
Signup and view all the answers
Which element of the vertebrae is comprised of an array of trabecular matrices surrounded by cylindrical cortical bone?
Which element of the vertebrae is comprised of an array of trabecular matrices surrounded by cylindrical cortical bone?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the clinical term for weakening and stress fracture of the pars interarticularis?
What is the clinical term for weakening and stress fracture of the pars interarticularis?
Signup and view all the answers
Which condition is characterized by the anterior displacement of proximal vertebra over the immediate distal vertebrae due to fracture or elongation of the pars interarticularis?
Which condition is characterized by the anterior displacement of proximal vertebra over the immediate distal vertebrae due to fracture or elongation of the pars interarticularis?
Signup and view all the answers
Which rare condition is noted with pedicle hypertrophy, sclerosis, and bone edema?
Which rare condition is noted with pedicle hypertrophy, sclerosis, and bone edema?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of fracture is associated with weakening and stress within the region of bone between the superior and inferior articular processes or facets?
What type of fracture is associated with weakening and stress within the region of bone between the superior and inferior articular processes or facets?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of fracture can be associated with heavy sporting adolescents and early osteoporosis changes in clients?
Which type of fracture can be associated with heavy sporting adolescents and early osteoporosis changes in clients?
Signup and view all the answers
Which structure in the spine is innervated by nociceptive and autonomic nerve fibers and is considered to be potential pain-sensitive structures?
Which structure in the spine is innervated by nociceptive and autonomic nerve fibers and is considered to be potential pain-sensitive structures?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of nerve fibers are evidenced in the outer portion of the annulus fibrosus?
What type of nerve fibers are evidenced in the outer portion of the annulus fibrosus?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main function of the ligamentum flavum in the spinal column?
What is the main function of the ligamentum flavum in the spinal column?
Signup and view all the answers
Which region of the spine has facet joints oriented more towards the sagittal plane allowing greater flexion range of motion?
Which region of the spine has facet joints oriented more towards the sagittal plane allowing greater flexion range of motion?
Signup and view all the answers
What structural change characterizes the physiological separation of the pubis symphysis during pregnancy?
What structural change characterizes the physiological separation of the pubis symphysis during pregnancy?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the clinical significance of 'pubis symphysis diastasis'?
What is the clinical significance of 'pubis symphysis diastasis'?
Signup and view all the answers
Where is the common location of spinal nerve root compression known as 'lateral foraminal stenosis'?
Where is the common location of spinal nerve root compression known as 'lateral foraminal stenosis'?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a common source of pain in the sacroiliac joint and pubis symphysis?
What is a common source of pain in the sacroiliac joint and pubis symphysis?
Signup and view all the answers
Which part of the annulus fibrosus has sensory nerve innervation?
Which part of the annulus fibrosus has sensory nerve innervation?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a characteristic symptom of Coccydynia?
What is a characteristic symptom of Coccydynia?
Signup and view all the answers
'Facet joints are richly innervated with nociceptive and autonomic nerve fibers' refers to which part of the facet joint?
'Facet joints are richly innervated with nociceptive and autonomic nerve fibers' refers to which part of the facet joint?
Signup and view all the answers
'Discogenic back pain' can result from which condition according to the text?
'Discogenic back pain' can result from which condition according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
How does 'pubis symphysis diastasis' impact the pelvis during weight-bearing activities?
How does 'pubis symphysis diastasis' impact the pelvis during weight-bearing activities?
Signup and view all the answers
'Hypomobility and/or hypermobility dysfunctions' are commonly associated with which spinal structure?
'Hypomobility and/or hypermobility dysfunctions' are commonly associated with which spinal structure?
Signup and view all the answers
Which part of spinal anatomy connects the lamina of each vertebra?
Which part of spinal anatomy connects the lamina of each vertebra?
Signup and view all the answers
What role do isolated osteophytes and synovial cysts from facet joints play in spinal nerve impingement?
What role do isolated osteophytes and synovial cysts from facet joints play in spinal nerve impingement?
Signup and view all the answers
Which ligament offers structural stability to the sacroiliac joint?
Which ligament offers structural stability to the sacroiliac joint?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of movement is NOT controlled by active muscular contractions in the sacroiliac joint?
Which type of movement is NOT controlled by active muscular contractions in the sacroiliac joint?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main function of the coccyx in relation to pelvic floor muscles and ligaments?
What is the main function of the coccyx in relation to pelvic floor muscles and ligaments?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of joint is the pubic symphysis classified as?
What type of joint is the pubic symphysis classified as?
Signup and view all the answers
Which ligament further stabilizes the pubic symphysis in addition to the pubic symphysis ligaments?
Which ligament further stabilizes the pubic symphysis in addition to the pubic symphysis ligaments?
Signup and view all the answers
What contributes to joint stability in the sacroiliac joint?
What contributes to joint stability in the sacroiliac joint?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the function of the conus medullaris and cauda equina in the lumbar spine?
What is the function of the conus medullaris and cauda equina in the lumbar spine?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a potential risk associated with the decrease in size of intervertebral foramen in the lumbar spine?
What is a potential risk associated with the decrease in size of intervertebral foramen in the lumbar spine?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of pain is commonly attributed to tears in the annulus fibres of intervertebral discs?
What type of pain is commonly attributed to tears in the annulus fibres of intervertebral discs?
Signup and view all the answers
Which factor contributes to the limited healing response of the inner portion of intervertebral discs?
Which factor contributes to the limited healing response of the inner portion of intervertebral discs?
Signup and view all the answers
How do posterior and posterolateral disc herniations differ from anterior and anterolateral protrusions in terms of clinical significance?
How do posterior and posterolateral disc herniations differ from anterior and anterolateral protrusions in terms of clinical significance?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a common cause of back and neck pain related to facet joint abnormalities?
What is a common cause of back and neck pain related to facet joint abnormalities?
Signup and view all the answers
In which condition can osteoarthritis (OA) of facet joints result in progressive wear and tear?
In which condition can osteoarthritis (OA) of facet joints result in progressive wear and tear?
Signup and view all the answers
Which inflammatory arthritis primarily affects the facet joints of the cervical spine more than the lumbar spine?
Which inflammatory arthritis primarily affects the facet joints of the cervical spine more than the lumbar spine?
Signup and view all the answers
What term is used to describe the static and dynamic stability of the lumbopelvic region?
What term is used to describe the static and dynamic stability of the lumbopelvic region?
Signup and view all the answers
Which muscle is NOT considered a core stabilizer of the lumbopelvic region?
Which muscle is NOT considered a core stabilizer of the lumbopelvic region?
Signup and view all the answers
According to Vleeming et al. (1989), what principle describes the representation of the active system in the pelvis?
According to Vleeming et al. (1989), what principle describes the representation of the active system in the pelvis?
Signup and view all the answers
Which term is used to classify muscle-tendon and myofascial structures as either local (deep) or global (superficial) in the lumbopelvic region?
Which term is used to classify muscle-tendon and myofascial structures as either local (deep) or global (superficial) in the lumbopelvic region?
Signup and view all the answers
Which factor plays an important role in both the etiology and prognosis of low back pain symptoms according to the text?
Which factor plays an important role in both the etiology and prognosis of low back pain symptoms according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
Which anatomical region do the principles of 'form and force closure' focus on, according to Vleeming et al. (1989)?
Which anatomical region do the principles of 'form and force closure' focus on, according to Vleeming et al. (1989)?
Signup and view all the answers
What term is used to describe the high level of variation in adaptive movement and muscle activation patterns between clients with LBP?
What term is used to describe the high level of variation in adaptive movement and muscle activation patterns between clients with LBP?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is it important to assess and treat individuals with LBP individually in terms of movement coordination and core stability muscle activation impairment?
Why is it important to assess and treat individuals with LBP individually in terms of movement coordination and core stability muscle activation impairment?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main reason behind integrating condition-specific clinical characteristics from this unit into Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice learning activities?
What is the main reason behind integrating condition-specific clinical characteristics from this unit into Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice learning activities?
Signup and view all the answers
Which term refers to the relationship between pathoanatomy, pathomechanics, risk factors, pain patterns of spinal conditions, and postural and movement impairments in individuals with LBP?
Which term refers to the relationship between pathoanatomy, pathomechanics, risk factors, pain patterns of spinal conditions, and postural and movement impairments in individuals with LBP?
Signup and view all the answers
What should a novice physiotherapist focus on to inform their clinical reasoning for individuals with LBP?
What should a novice physiotherapist focus on to inform their clinical reasoning for individuals with LBP?
Signup and view all the answers
Why does the text emphasize individual assessment and treatment for individuals with LBP?
Why does the text emphasize individual assessment and treatment for individuals with LBP?
Signup and view all the answers
Which muscles are collectively known as 'core stability' muscles in the lumbopelvic region?
Which muscles are collectively known as 'core stability' muscles in the lumbopelvic region?
Signup and view all the answers
Which muscle induces nutation force in the pelvis leading to compression of sacroiliac joints?
Which muscle induces nutation force in the pelvis leading to compression of sacroiliac joints?
Signup and view all the answers
Which term describes the activation sequence of deep (local) stabilizer muscles in response to internal and external loading?
Which term describes the activation sequence of deep (local) stabilizer muscles in response to internal and external loading?
Signup and view all the answers
Which muscle plays a vital role in core stability by cocontracting with the diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles?
Which muscle plays a vital role in core stability by cocontracting with the diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term used to describe the forces generated between right and left pelvis for stability during functional activities like standing and walking?
What is the term used to describe the forces generated between right and left pelvis for stability during functional activities like standing and walking?
Signup and view all the answers
Which muscle is NOT classified as a global (superficial) stabilizer muscle of the lumbopelvic region?
Which muscle is NOT classified as a global (superficial) stabilizer muscle of the lumbopelvic region?
Signup and view all the answers
What anatomical structure regulates movement coordination and neuromuscular control during lumbopelvic joint functions?
What anatomical structure regulates movement coordination and neuromuscular control during lumbopelvic joint functions?
Signup and view all the answers
