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Which movement is believed to occur in the spine in different positions?

Extension

Side Flexion (correct)

Flexion

Rotation

Which author believes that contralateral movements occur in the spine in different positions?

Kaltenborn

Grieve

MacConnaill

Farfan (correct)

In patients with herniated disc problems, which side do they sometimes list towards?

No specific side

Both sides equally

The opposite side of the sciatica

The side of the sciatica (correct)

When the herniation is lateral to the nerve root, why is the list towards the side opposite the sciatica?

To alleviate pain Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is NOT tested during resisted isometric muscle strength testing of the lumbar spine?

Rotation Signup and view all the answers

What should the lumbar spine be in during resisted isometric muscle strength testing?

Neutral position Signup and view all the answers

Which movements should be done last during resisted isometric muscle strength testing?

Side flexion and rotation Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles help to reduce the load on the lumbar spine and thoracic spine?

Abdominal muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are listed in Table 9.11 as acting on the lumbar vertebrae?

Abdominal muscles Signup and view all the answers

What should the examiner ensure during the tests?

Patient's ability to move their ASISs or PSISs Signup and view all the answers

What does the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test check?

Endurance of the abdominals Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for the isometric abdominal test?

Normal, Good, Fair, Poor, Trace Signup and view all the answers

What muscles does the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test test the strength of?

Iliocostalis lumborum and multifidus Signup and view all the answers

What position is the patient placed in for the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test?

Prone Signup and view all the answers

Which position is the patient asked to assume during the back rotators/multifidus test?

Quadruped position Signup and view all the answers

During the back rotators/multifidus test, which movement is the patient asked to do while maintaining a neutral pelvis?

Contralateral straight arm and straight leg lift Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a normal isometric test of the back extensors?

Normal (5) Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a fair isometric test of the back extensors?

Fair (3) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the extensor time should the side bridge be able to be held for men?

65% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the extensor time should the side bridge be able to be held for women?

39% Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a good isometric test of the back extensors?

Good (4) Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a poor isometric test of the back extensors?

Poor (2) Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the legs in a more difficult test for younger, more fit patients?

Straight Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is tested in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

Abdominals Signup and view all the answers

Which position is the patient in for the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test?

Supine position Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Dynamic Horizontal Side Support Test?

Able to reach 46° to 75° from table before pelvis tilts Signup and view all the answers

What is the starting position for the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

Supine position with flexed knees Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test?

Flexes and rotates the lumbar spine fully with hands behind head (20- to 30-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Poor' result in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

Able to reach 75° to 90° from table before pelvis tilts Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Dynamic Horizontal Side Support Test?

With hands clasped behind the head, extends the lumbar spine, lifting the head, chest, and ribs from the floor (20- to 30-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

Which author believes that ipsilateral movements occur in the spine in different positions?

Kaltenborn Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is NOT tested during resisted isometric muscle strength testing of the lumbar spine?

Flexion Signup and view all the answers

When the herniation is lateral to the nerve root, why is the list towards the side opposite the sciatica?

To alleviate nerve root irritation Signup and view all the answers

In patients with herniated disc problems, which side do they sometimes list towards?

The opposite side of the sciatica Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is tested in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

Abdominals Signup and view all the answers

Which position is the patient asked to assume during the back rotators/multifidus test?

Prone Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is believed to occur in the spine in different positions?

Rotation Signup and view all the answers

During the back rotators/multifidus test, which movement is the patient asked to do while maintaining a neutral pelvis?

Contralateral straight arm and straight leg lift and hold Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Dynamic Horizontal Side Support Test?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the extensor time should the side bridge be able to be held for women?

39% Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a normal isometric test of the back extensors?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Dynamic Horizontal Side Support Test?

3 Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles help to reduce the load on the lumbar spine and thoracic spine?

Quadratus lumborum and multifidus Signup and view all the answers

Which position is the patient asked to assume during the back rotators/multifidus test?

Quadruped position Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are listed in Table 9.11 as acting on the lumbar vertebrae?

Multifidus and rotatores Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the legs in a more difficult test for younger, more fit patients?

Straight Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles does the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test primarily test?

Quadratus lumborum Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test?

Flexes and rotates the lumbar spine fully with hands across chest (15- to 20-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Dynamic Horizontal Side Support Test?

Able to reach 0° to 15° from table before pelvis tilts Signup and view all the answers

What is the starting position for the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test?

Prone position Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle does the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test primarily test?

External oblique Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Poor' result in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

Able to reach 75° to 90° from table before pelvis tilts Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Fair' result in the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test?

With hands at the side, extends the lumbar spine, lifting the sternum off the floor (10- to 15-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are tested in the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test?

Abdominals and multifidus Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test?

Arms crossed over chest until scapulae clear table (15- to 20-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a normal isometric test of the back extensors?

Hands behind neck until scapulae clear table (20- to 30-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is tested in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

Abdominals Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Poor' result in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

Arms extended toward knees until tops of scapulae lift from table (1- to 10-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a fair isometric test of the back extensors?

Arms straight until scapulae clear table (10- to 15-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test?

Arms crossed over chest until scapulae clear table (15- to 20-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is believed to occur in the spine in different positions, according to Farfan?

Contralateral side flexion Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is believed to occur in the spine in different positions, according to Kaltenborn?

Ipsilateral side flexion Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is believed to occur in the spine in different positions, according to MacConnaill?

Contralateral side flexion Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is NOT tested during resisted isometric muscle strength testing of the lumbar spine?

Rotation Signup and view all the answers

When the herniation is lateral to the nerve root, why is the list towards the side opposite the sciatica?

To reduce pressure on the herniated disc Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Fair' result in the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test?

11-20 seconds Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles help to reduce the load on the lumbar spine and thoracic spine?

Abdominal obliques Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are tested in the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test?

Rectus abdominis and obliques Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Fair' result in the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test?

Arms straight until scapulae clear table (10- to 15-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Isometric Abdominal Test?

Hands behind neck until scapulae clear table (20- to 30-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

During the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test, what position is the patient in?

Prone Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles help to reduce the load on the lumbar spine and thoracic spine?

Rectus abdominis and obliques Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test?

Arms straight until scapulae clear table (10- to 15-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is NOT tested during resisted isometric muscle strength testing of the lumbar spine?

Side flexion Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are primarily tested in the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test?

Erector spinae and transversospinalis Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Dynamic Horizontal Side Support Test?

Able to hold position for 10-20 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Poor' result in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

Able to lower legs to 30 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Fair' result in the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test?

Able to hold position for 5-10 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test?

Able to hold position for 10-20 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a poor isometric test of the back extensors?

Unable to lift pelvis off examining table Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for the isometric abdominal test?

Able to lift pelvis off examining table and hold spine straight (10-20 second hold) Signup and view all the answers

Which movements should be done last during resisted isometric muscle strength testing?

Extension and rotation Signup and view all the answers

Which author believes that ipsilateral movements occur in the spine in different positions?

McGill Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is tested in the Dynamic Horizontal Side Support (Side Bridge) Test?

Quadratus lumborum Signup and view all the answers

What is the starting position for the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test?

Supine position with hands by the side Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

Able to reach 0° to 15° from table before pelvis tilts Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test?

With hands at the side, extends the lumbar spine, lifting the head, chest, and ribs from the floor (15- to 20-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a normal isometric test of the back extensors?

Flexes and rotates the lumbar spine fully with hands behind head (20- to 30-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test?

Flexes and rotates the lumbar spine fully with hands across chest (15- to 20-second hold) Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for a 'Poor' result in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

Able to reach 75° to 90° from table before pelvis tilts Signup and view all the answers

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Which movement is believed to occur in the spine in different positions?

Which author believes that contralateral movements occur in the spine in different positions?

In patients with herniated disc problems, which side do they sometimes list towards?

When the herniation is lateral to the nerve root, why is the list towards the side opposite the sciatica?

Which movement is NOT tested during resisted isometric muscle strength testing of the lumbar spine?

What should the lumbar spine be in during resisted isometric muscle strength testing?

Which movements should be done last during resisted isometric muscle strength testing?

Which muscles help to reduce the load on the lumbar spine and thoracic spine?

Which muscles are listed in Table 9.11 as acting on the lumbar vertebrae?

What should the examiner ensure during the tests?

What does the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test check?

What is the grading for the isometric abdominal test?

What muscles does the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test test the strength of?

What position is the patient placed in for the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test?

Which position is the patient asked to assume during the back rotators/multifidus test?

During the back rotators/multifidus test, which movement is the patient asked to do while maintaining a neutral pelvis?

What is the grading for a normal isometric test of the back extensors?

What is the grading for a fair isometric test of the back extensors?

What percentage of the extensor time should the side bridge be able to be held for men?

What percentage of the extensor time should the side bridge be able to be held for women?

What is the grading for a good isometric test of the back extensors?

What is the grading for a poor isometric test of the back extensors?

What is the position of the legs in a more difficult test for younger, more fit patients?

Which muscle is tested in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

Which position is the patient in for the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test?

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Dynamic Horizontal Side Support Test?

What is the starting position for the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test?

What is the grading for a 'Poor' result in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Dynamic Horizontal Side Support Test?

Which author believes that ipsilateral movements occur in the spine in different positions?

Which movement is NOT tested during resisted isometric muscle strength testing of the lumbar spine?

When the herniation is lateral to the nerve root, why is the list towards the side opposite the sciatica?

In patients with herniated disc problems, which side do they sometimes list towards?

Which muscle is tested in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

Which position is the patient asked to assume during the back rotators/multifidus test?

Which movement is believed to occur in the spine in different positions?

During the back rotators/multifidus test, which movement is the patient asked to do while maintaining a neutral pelvis?

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Dynamic Horizontal Side Support Test?

What percentage of the extensor time should the side bridge be able to be held for women?

What is the grading for a normal isometric test of the back extensors?

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Dynamic Horizontal Side Support Test?

Which muscles help to reduce the load on the lumbar spine and thoracic spine?

Which position is the patient asked to assume during the back rotators/multifidus test?

Which muscles are listed in Table 9.11 as acting on the lumbar vertebrae?

What is the position of the legs in a more difficult test for younger, more fit patients?

Which muscles does the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test primarily test?

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test?

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Dynamic Horizontal Side Support Test?

What is the starting position for the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test?

Which muscle does the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test primarily test?

What is the grading for a 'Poor' result in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

What is the grading for a 'Fair' result in the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test?

Which muscles are tested in the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test?

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test?

What is the grading for a normal isometric test of the back extensors?

Which muscle is tested in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

What is the grading for a 'Poor' result in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?

What is the grading for a fair isometric test of the back extensors?

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test?

Which movement is believed to occur in the spine in different positions, according to Farfan?

Which movement is believed to occur in the spine in different positions, according to Kaltenborn?

Which movement is believed to occur in the spine in different positions, according to MacConnaill?

Which movement is NOT tested during resisted isometric muscle strength testing of the lumbar spine?

When the herniation is lateral to the nerve root, why is the list towards the side opposite the sciatica?

What is the grading for a 'Fair' result in the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test?

Which muscles help to reduce the load on the lumbar spine and thoracic spine?

Which muscles are tested in the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test?

What is the grading for a 'Fair' result in the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test?

What is the grading for a 'Normal' result in the Isometric Abdominal Test?

During the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test, what position is the patient in?

Which muscles help to reduce the load on the lumbar spine and thoracic spine?

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Internal/External Abdominal Obliques Test?

Which movement is NOT tested during resisted isometric muscle strength testing of the lumbar spine?

Which muscles are primarily tested in the Dynamic Extensor Endurance Test?

What is the grading for a 'Good' result in the Dynamic Horizontal Side Support Test?

What is the grading for a 'Poor' result in the Double Straight Leg Lowering Test?