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Which one of the following is an indication of serious spinal pathology?
Which one of the following is an indication of serious spinal pathology?
Which age range is considered a red flag in the presentation of spinal pathology?
Which age range is considered a red flag in the presentation of spinal pathology?
Which of the following is a red flag for cauda equina syndrome?
Which of the following is a red flag for cauda equina syndrome?
Which condition is associated with inflammatory disorders like ankylosing spondylitis?
Which condition is associated with inflammatory disorders like ankylosing spondylitis?
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Which type of trauma is considered a red flag for spinal pathology?
Which type of trauma is considered a red flag for spinal pathology?
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Which of the following is NOT a red flag for serious spinal pathology?
Which of the following is NOT a red flag for serious spinal pathology?
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Which of the following is a red flag for serious spinal pathology?
Which of the following is a red flag for serious spinal pathology?
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Which of the following is a symptom of serious spinal pathology?
Which of the following is a symptom of serious spinal pathology?
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Which of the following is a potential cause of low back pain other than musculoskeletal problems?
Which of the following is a potential cause of low back pain other than musculoskeletal problems?
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What are some yellow-flag barriers to recovery for low back pain?
What are some yellow-flag barriers to recovery for low back pain?
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Which body type is characterized by a heavy (fat) body build?
Which body type is characterized by a heavy (fat) body build?
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What should the examiner pay particular attention to during the observation of the patient's total spinal posture?
What should the examiner pay particular attention to during the observation of the patient's total spinal posture?
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What are the three questions to consider when looking for a neutral pelvis and whether it can be stabilized?
What are the three questions to consider when looking for a neutral pelvis and whether it can be stabilized?
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What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait?
What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait?
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Which muscles function to stabilize the lower spine, pelvis, and hips along with proprioceptive feedback from mechanoreceptors?
Which muscles function to stabilize the lower spine, pelvis, and hips along with proprioceptive feedback from mechanoreceptors?
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What is the normal range of anterior pelvic tilt on x-ray?
What is the normal range of anterior pelvic tilt on x-ray?
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What does excessive midline hair indicate?
What does excessive midline hair indicate?
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What does a lateral shift indicate?
What does a lateral shift indicate?
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What should the position of the patellae be?
What should the position of the patellae be?
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What is the normal position of the ASISs in relation to the PSISs?
What is the normal position of the ASISs in relation to the PSISs?
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What is the purpose of the side lying hip abduction test?
What is the purpose of the side lying hip abduction test?
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Which muscles are weak and long in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
Which muscles are weak and long in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
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What can occur with L1 or S1 root palsies?
What can occur with L1 or S1 root palsies?
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What is the effect of muscle imbalance on the ability to hold and maintain a neutral pelvis in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
What is the effect of muscle imbalance on the ability to hold and maintain a neutral pelvis in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
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What is the term for a tuft of hair that may indicate a dysraphism?
What is the term for a tuft of hair that may indicate a dysraphism?
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What may café-au-lait spots indicate?
What may café-au-lait spots indicate?
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What does a step deformity in the lumbar spine indicate?
What does a step deformity in the lumbar spine indicate?
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What is the term for the condition where the spinous process of one vertebra becomes prominent when either the vertebra above or the affected vertebra slips forward on the one below?
What is the term for the condition where the spinous process of one vertebra becomes prominent when either the vertebra above or the affected vertebra slips forward on the one below?
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What is the term for the difference in functional length between two limbs?
What is the term for the difference in functional length between two limbs?
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What is the term for the condition where the foot is turned inward?
What is the term for the condition where the foot is turned inward?
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Which of the following is a red flag for cauda equina syndrome?
Which of the following is a red flag for cauda equina syndrome?
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Which of the following is NOT an indication of serious spinal pathology?
Which of the following is NOT an indication of serious spinal pathology?
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Which condition is associated with inflammatory disorders like ankylosing spondylitis?
Which condition is associated with inflammatory disorders like ankylosing spondylitis?
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What is a potential cause of low back pain other than musculoskeletal problems?
What is a potential cause of low back pain other than musculoskeletal problems?
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What is the term for the difference in functional length between two limbs?
What is the term for the difference in functional length between two limbs?
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What are some yellow-flag barriers to recovery for low back pain?
What are some yellow-flag barriers to recovery for low back pain?
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What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait?
What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait?
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Which of the following is NOT a red flag for serious spinal pathology?
Which of the following is NOT a red flag for serious spinal pathology?
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What is the term for a tuft of hair that may indicate a dysraphism?
What is the term for a tuft of hair that may indicate a dysraphism?
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Which muscles function to stabilize the lower spine, pelvis, and hips along with proprioceptive feedback from mechanoreceptors?
Which muscles function to stabilize the lower spine, pelvis, and hips along with proprioceptive feedback from mechanoreceptors?
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What is the effect of muscle imbalance on the ability to hold and maintain a neutral pelvis in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
What is the effect of muscle imbalance on the ability to hold and maintain a neutral pelvis in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
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What are some yellow-flag barriers to recovery for low back pain?
What are some yellow-flag barriers to recovery for low back pain?
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Which one of the following is an indication of serious spinal pathology?
Which one of the following is an indication of serious spinal pathology?
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During the side lying hip abduction test, what does it indicate if the leg wobbles, the pelvis tips, the shoulders or trunk rotate, the hip flexes, or the abducted limb rotates medially or laterally?
During the side lying hip abduction test, what does it indicate if the leg wobbles, the pelvis tips, the shoulders or trunk rotate, the hip flexes, or the abducted limb rotates medially or laterally?
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Which muscles are weak and long in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
Which muscles are weak and long in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
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What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait?
What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait?
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What should be the position of the head in relation to the shoulders and the arbitrary high point of the iliac crest?
What should be the position of the head in relation to the shoulders and the arbitrary high point of the iliac crest?
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What does a lateral shift in the patient's posture indicate?
What does a lateral shift in the patient's posture indicate?
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What does the presence of excessive midline hair indicate?
What does the presence of excessive midline hair indicate?
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What is the normal range of anterior pelvic tilt on x-ray?
What is the normal range of anterior pelvic tilt on x-ray?
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What is the effect of muscle imbalance on the ability to hold and maintain a neutral pelvis in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
What is the effect of muscle imbalance on the ability to hold and maintain a neutral pelvis in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
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Which muscle imbalance pattern is described in the text that leads to low back pain?
Which muscle imbalance pattern is described in the text that leads to low back pain?
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What is the term for the condition where the Achilles tendons and heels appear to be straight?
What is the term for the condition where the Achilles tendons and heels appear to be straight?
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What is the term for the condition where the gluteal folds and knee joints are level?
What is the term for the condition where the gluteal folds and knee joints are level?
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What may be indicated by marked wasting of the calves, hamstrings, and/or buttocks?
What may be indicated by marked wasting of the calves, hamstrings, and/or buttocks?
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What is the term for the condition where there is any protrusion of the ribs?
What is the term for the condition where there is any protrusion of the ribs?
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What is the term for the condition where there is a step deformity in the lumbar spine?
What is the term for the condition where there is a step deformity in the lumbar spine?
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What may be indicated by the presence of café-au-lait spots?
What may be indicated by the presence of café-au-lait spots?
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What is the term for the condition where there is a functional limb length difference?
What is the term for the condition where there is a functional limb length difference?
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What is the term for the condition where the foot is turned outward?
What is the term for the condition where the foot is turned outward?
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Which age range is considered a red flag in the presentation of spinal pathology?
Which age range is considered a red flag in the presentation of spinal pathology?
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What is a potential cause of low back pain other than musculoskeletal problems?
What is a potential cause of low back pain other than musculoskeletal problems?
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What is the term for a tuft of hair that may indicate a dysraphism?
What is the term for a tuft of hair that may indicate a dysraphism?
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What is the term for the condition where there is a functional limb length difference?
What is the term for the condition where there is a functional limb length difference?
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What is the effect of muscle imbalance on the ability to hold and maintain a neutral pelvis in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
What is the effect of muscle imbalance on the ability to hold and maintain a neutral pelvis in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
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During the side lying hip abduction test, what does it indicate if the leg wobbles, the pelvis tips, the shoulders or trunk rotate, the hip flexes, or the abducted limb rotates medially or laterally?
During the side lying hip abduction test, what does it indicate if the leg wobbles, the pelvis tips, the shoulders or trunk rotate, the hip flexes, or the abducted limb rotates medially or laterally?
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Which one of the following is an indication of serious spinal pathology?
Which one of the following is an indication of serious spinal pathology?
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Which of the following is a potential cause of low back pain other than musculoskeletal problems?
Which of the following is a potential cause of low back pain other than musculoskeletal problems?
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What is the term for a tuft of hair that may indicate a dysraphism?
What is the term for a tuft of hair that may indicate a dysraphism?
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Which muscles function to stabilize the lower spine, pelvis, and hips along with proprioceptive feedback from mechanoreceptors?
Which muscles function to stabilize the lower spine, pelvis, and hips along with proprioceptive feedback from mechanoreceptors?
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What should be the position of the head in relation to the shoulders and the arbitrary high point of the iliac crest?
What should be the position of the head in relation to the shoulders and the arbitrary high point of the iliac crest?
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What is the normal range of anterior pelvic tilt on x-ray?
What is the normal range of anterior pelvic tilt on x-ray?
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What is the effect of muscle imbalance on the ability to hold and maintain a neutral pelvis in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
What is the effect of muscle imbalance on the ability to hold and maintain a neutral pelvis in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
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What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait?
What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait?
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What is the purpose of the active hip abduction test during side lying position?
What is the purpose of the active hip abduction test during side lying position?
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What is the significance of a lateral shift observed during examination?
What is the significance of a lateral shift observed during examination?
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What does the difference in height between the arbitrary 'high' points on both iliac crests indicate?
What does the difference in height between the arbitrary 'high' points on both iliac crests indicate?
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What is the normal position of the ASISs in relation to the PSISs?
What is the normal position of the ASISs in relation to the PSISs?
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What is the primary function of the gluteus maximus and hamstrings in relation to the pelvis?
What is the primary function of the gluteus maximus and hamstrings in relation to the pelvis?
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What does excessive midline hair in the spine indicate?
What does excessive midline hair in the spine indicate?
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What is the normal range of anterior pelvic tilt on x-ray?
What is the normal range of anterior pelvic tilt on x-ray?
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Which muscles are weak and long in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
Which muscles are weak and long in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
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What is the effect of muscle imbalance on the ability to hold and maintain a neutral pelvis in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
What is the effect of muscle imbalance on the ability to hold and maintain a neutral pelvis in the lumbar or pelvic crossed syndrome?
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What may be indicated by marked wasting of the calves, hamstrings, and/or buttocks?
What may be indicated by marked wasting of the calves, hamstrings, and/or buttocks?
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What is the term for a tuft of hair that may indicate a dysraphism?
What is the term for a tuft of hair that may indicate a dysraphism?
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What may café-au-lait spots indicate?
What may café-au-lait spots indicate?
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What is the term for the condition where there is a functional limb length difference?
What is the term for the condition where there is a functional limb length difference?
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What is the normal range of anterior pelvic tilt on x-ray?
What is the normal range of anterior pelvic tilt on x-ray?
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Which one of the following is an indication of serious spinal pathology?
Which one of the following is an indication of serious spinal pathology?
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What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait?
What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait?
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