Orthopedic Assessment Techniques for Iliopsoas and Lumbar Spine
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Which questionnaire is used to assess fear avoidance beliefs related to movement and physical activity?

  • Oswestry
  • Acute low back pain screening questionnaire
  • Tampa Bay Scale of Kinesiophobia (correct)
  • FABQ
  • What is a red flag indicating possible serious spinal pathology?

  • Low mood and isolation
  • Recent onset of bowel or bladder dysfunction (correct)
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Fear and avoiding activity
  • Which age range is considered a red flag for potential serious spinal pathology?

  • Younger than 30 and older than 70
  • Younger than 25 and older than 60
  • Younger than 18 and older than 50
  • Younger than 20 and older than 55 (correct)
  • Which component of the lumbar spine examination involves assessing upright posture, different activities, and sitting/working/hobbies?

    <p>Observation/Inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique should be used to correct a list in a patient during the lumbar spine examination?

    <p>Use body to shift trunk and stab hip, then determine reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a structural scoliosis exhibit when the patient lays down?

    <p>No change in symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a pelvic examination, which test would be most appropriate to assess symmetry of the PSIS?

    <p>Gilette test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When assessing leg length symmetry, what is the most appropriate technique to use?

    <p>Measuring with a ruler from ASIS to med malleoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique would be suitable for assessing post translation of ilium on sacrum during joint mobility testing?

    <p>Assessing mobility and comparing side to side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred body position for performing the pelvic rotational mobility assessment?

    <p>Supine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body position allows for better assessment of pelvic rotation mobility?

    <p>Sidelying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which position would the 'driving a bus' analogy be most relevant for assessing pelvic mobility?

    <p>Sidelying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the sacral apex pressure test?

    <p>Assessing sacral mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motion does the sacral apex pressure test primarily assess?

    <p>Flexion-Extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is palpation with movement crucial in the assessment of the pelvis?

    <p>To assess joint mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

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