Physical Therapy Management of Lumbar Disc Prolapse

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What is the medical term commonly used to refer to lumbar disc prolapse?

  • Herniated disc (correct)
  • Degenerated disc
  • Injured disc
  • Slipped disc

What age group has the highest prevalence of lumbar disc prolapse?

  • 50-70 years
  • 20-30 years
  • 40-60 years
  • 30-50 years (correct)

Which part of the spine is specifically affected by lumbar disc prolapse?

  • Sacral region
  • Cervical region
  • Thoracic region
  • Lumbar region (correct)

What is the male to female ratio for the prevalence of lumbar disc prolapse?

<p>2:1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance protrudes through the tough outer layer in lumbar disc prolapse?

<p>Gel-like substance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of physical therapy in managing lumbar disc prolapse?

<p>To alleviate symptoms and improve function (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of lumbar disc herniation?

<p>Numbness in the leg and foot (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging test is most likely to pinpoint the affected nerve root in lumbar disc herniation?

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

What is the outcome of the Schöber Test for lumbar flexion?

<p>Decreased distance between marked lines with patient fully flexed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Straight Leg Raise test (SLR) help to diagnose?

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

Which nonpharmacologic treatment is recommended for acute or subacute low back pain due to lumbar disc herniation?

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

What is considered as first-line pharmacologic therapy for chronic low back pain due to lumbar disc herniation?

<p>Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does electrotherapy help to treat in the context of lumbar disc herniation?

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

What type of symptom may be observed in a patient with lumbar disc herniation?

<p>'Foot drop' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the assessment imaging test most likely to show where a herniation has occurred and which nerves are affected?

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

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