Correcting Musculoskeletal Shifts Quiz

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What is a key step when correcting a list?

Apply direct force to the head

Use your body to shift trunk and stab hip (correct)

Use your body to twist the neck and stab shoulder

Determine reaction when irritability is high

What should be done during an examination of the lumbar spine?

Skip watching for deviations

Examine in any random order

Assess in only one plane

Get a baseline, move, inquire, and never follow up (correct)

What is the purpose of assessing in all planes during lumbar spine evaluation?

To only assess forward flexion

To skip assessing for pain

To ignore segmental mobility

To understand movement patterns and pain triggers (correct)

What action closes the foraminal space and compromises structures?

Quadrant extension Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed when performing seated or standing overpressure on the spine?

Stressing structures and tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended position for performing the test for pelvic rotation mobility?

Prone Signup and view all the answers

What type of movement is described by the analogy 'driving a bus'?

Rotational movement Signup and view all the answers

Which test involves the PT applying pressure on the apex of the sacrum while gently pushing down?

Counternutation motion test Signup and view all the answers

Why is the supine position preferred over prone for performing certain pelvic mobility tests?

It is easier to push than pull in this position Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as crucial when assessing pelvic mobility?

Maintaining communication with the patient Signup and view all the answers

How is the 'springy sensation' described when testing pelvic mobility?

A sensation that patients must get used to Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using IF and THEN algorithms in lumbar and pelvis examination?

To rule in and rule out different conditions based on patient presentation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a red flag indicating serious spinal pathology?

History of recent fever or chills Signup and view all the answers

Which questionnaire is specifically used to assess fear avoidance beliefs related to back pain?

Tampa Bay Scale of Kinesiophobia Signup and view all the answers

What does the FABQ stand for in the lumbar and pelvis examination context?

Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire Signup and view all the answers

In the context of examining the lumbar spine, what does observing the patient's posture aim to achieve?

To understand how posture may contribute to their symptoms and daily activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the IF and THEN algorithms in lumbar and pelvis examination?

To guide decision-making by systematically addressing different clinical presentations Signup and view all the answers

What muscle group should be assessed for length in a lumbar examination?

Hip flexors Signup and view all the answers

How is flexion tested in Passive Intervertebral Movements (PIVMS) during a lumbar examination?

Take both knees up to chest Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the spine is primarily involved in Central Posterior/Anterior mobilization during joint mobility testing in the lumbar region?

Lumbar spine Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performing Grades 1-2 joint mobilization in the lumbar region?

Address pain modulation Signup and view all the answers

When conducting muscle length testing in a lumbar examination, where should palpation be done?

Top of iliac crest Signup and view all the answers

In a lumbar examination, what is the main difference between Grades 1-2 and Grades 3-4 joint mobilization?

Amplitude of movement Signup and view all the answers

Which grade of joint mobilization involves high velocity, low amplitude beyond the available range?

(HVLA) Grade 5 Signup and view all the answers

During a lumbar examination, which test should be saved for last or not performed at all due to the risk of nerve latency pain?

'Neurodynamic' tests Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of formal observation in physical examination?

To have the patient perform specific tasks like sit to stand to evaluate their movements Signup and view all the answers

When examining posture, why is it important to view the patient from multiple angles?

To check for the presence of symmetry and normal lordotic curve Signup and view all the answers

How can a protective list differ from scoliosis in terms of symptoms?

A protective list can be altered by standing, but scoliosis remains consistent Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes structural scoliosis from functional scoliosis?

Structural scoliosis changes when lying down, while functional scoliosis does not Signup and view all the answers

In the context of herniated disc location, why might a patient experience pain with left side bending?

Due to a herniation medial to the nerve root causing compression and pain down the left leg Signup and view all the answers

How does formal observation differ from natural observation in the context of physical examinations?

Formal observation allows for adjustments by patients in how they perform tasks, while natural observation does not involve any patient participation Signup and view all the answers