1.5. Lumbopelvic muscle strain and muscle activation dysfunction

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What is considered one of the common sources of insidious, gradual, and/or chronic lower back and/or buttock pain?

Muscle strain (correct)

Bone fractures

Ligament tear

Nerve compression

Which type of movement is associated with the etiology of lumbopelvic muscle strain?

Prolonged rest

Dynamic stretching

Sudden static posture

Repetitive movement (correct)

What symptom is associated with lumbopelvic muscle strain but has a very low association with pain intensity or severity?

Localized muscle spasm

Focal muscle tenderness (correct)

Muscle tightness restricting ROM

Post-traumatic scarring

Which factor aggravates pain related to lumbopelvic muscle strain?

Prolonged end-range posture Signup and view all the answers

What dysfunction is mentioned in association with muscle activation in clients with lower back pain?

Motor control dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of pain in the lumbopelvic region affect lumbar spine movement?

Alters functional characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is a common conservative management approach for muscle dysfunction in lower back pain (LBP)?

Graded physical activity with client education Signup and view all the answers

Which specific aspect of muscle activation dysfunction requires targeted physiotherapy management?

Muscle activation deficits (inhibition, overactivity, shortening) Signup and view all the answers

What treatment approach is recommended for adaptive muscle activation impairments?

Motor control (or learning) concept Signup and view all the answers

How does the treatment duration for muscle activation dysfunction vary?

It depends on the complexity of the dysfunction and the individual's capacity to learn muscle activation strategies Signup and view all the answers

Which framework is recommended for treating muscle activation impairments?

CXA709 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice (Topic 1.7) Signup and view all the answers

What aspects of muscle dysfunction are covered during the CXA709 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice residential school?

Muscle inhibition and overactivity Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the body is influenced by changes in muscle fiber type in individuals with acute and chronic pain?

Paraspinal muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of altered muscle activation in individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain?

Altered muscle activation characteristics Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle group is commonly affected by adaptive shortening and overactivity in cases of low back pain?

Global trunk muscles Signup and view all the answers

What could increased muscle inhibition in severe cases of low back pain lead to?

Inability to perform isolated TrA activation Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is reported as a risk factor for developing low back pain due to its impact on deep stabilizers' activation patterns?

Urinary incontinence Signup and view all the answers

What negative consequences could 'maladaptation' due to increased stress on passive structures lead to?

Decreased shock absorption Signup and view all the answers

Which comorbid condition is mentioned as affecting core muscle activation patterns in relation to low back pain?

Breathing disorders Signup and view all the answers

'Reduced and/or delayed activation of deep stabilizers' is associated with what condition?

'Low back pain' Signup and view all the answers

'Altered coordination of lumbopelvic movements' is a common clinical presentation of which type of low back pain?

'LBP without referred buttock and leg pain' Signup and view all the answers

What is known for its roles in breathing, continence function, controlling movement, and stability of the spine?

TrA muscle Signup and view all the answers