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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?

<p>To alleviate pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rotation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Neutral position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Side flexion and rotation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Abdominal muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Abdominal muscles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the examiner ensure during the tests?

<p>Patient's ability to move their ASISs or PSISs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test check?

<p>Endurance of the abdominals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for the isometric abdominal test?

<p>Normal, Good, Fair, Poor, Trace (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Iliocostalis lumborum and multifidus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Prone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Quadruped position (A)</p> 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?

<p>Contralateral straight arm and straight leg lift (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Normal (5) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Fair (3) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>65% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>39% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Good (4) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Poor (2) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Straight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Abdominals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Supine position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Able to reach 46° to 75° from table before pelvis tilts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Supine position with flexed knees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Able to reach 75° to 90° from table before pelvis tilts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Kaltenborn (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Flexion (D)</p> 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?

<p>To alleviate nerve root irritation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The opposite side of the sciatica (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Abdominals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Prone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rotation (C)</p> 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?

<p>Contralateral straight arm and straight leg lift and hold (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>39% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Quadratus lumborum and multifidus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Quadruped position (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Multifidus and rotatores (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Straight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Quadratus lumborum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Able to reach 0° to 15° from table before pelvis tilts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Prone position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>External oblique (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Able to reach 75° to 90° from table before pelvis tilts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which muscles are tested in the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test?

<p>Abdominals and multifidus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Abdominals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Contralateral side flexion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ipsilateral side flexion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Contralateral side flexion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rotation (B)</p> 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?

<p>To reduce pressure on the herniated disc (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>11-20 seconds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Abdominal obliques (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are tested in the Dynamic Abdominal Endurance Test?

<p>Rectus abdominis and obliques (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Prone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rectus abdominis and obliques (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Side flexion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Erector spinae and transversospinalis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Able to hold position for 10-20 seconds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Able to lower legs to 30 degrees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Able to hold position for 5-10 seconds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Able to hold position for 10-20 seconds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unable to lift pelvis off examining table (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for the isometric abdominal test?

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

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

<p>Extension and rotation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>McGill (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Quadratus lumborum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Supine position with hands by the side (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Able to reach 0° to 15° from table before pelvis tilts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Able to reach 75° to 90° from table before pelvis tilts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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