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What is the medical term commonly used to refer to lumbar disc prolapse?
What is the medical term commonly used to refer to lumbar disc prolapse?
What age group has the highest prevalence of lumbar disc prolapse?
What age group has the highest prevalence of lumbar disc prolapse?
Which part of the spine is specifically affected by lumbar disc prolapse?
Which part of the spine is specifically affected by lumbar disc prolapse?
What is the male to female ratio for the prevalence of lumbar disc prolapse?
What is the male to female ratio for the prevalence of lumbar disc prolapse?
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Which substance protrudes through the tough outer layer in lumbar disc prolapse?
Which substance protrudes through the tough outer layer in lumbar disc prolapse?
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What is the primary aim of physical therapy in managing lumbar disc prolapse?
What is the primary aim of physical therapy in managing lumbar disc prolapse?
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What is a common symptom of lumbar disc herniation?
What is a common symptom of lumbar disc herniation?
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Which imaging test is most likely to pinpoint the affected nerve root in lumbar disc herniation?
Which imaging test is most likely to pinpoint the affected nerve root in lumbar disc herniation?
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What is the outcome of the Schöber Test for lumbar flexion?
What is the outcome of the Schöber Test for lumbar flexion?
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What does the Straight Leg Raise test (SLR) help to diagnose?
What does the Straight Leg Raise test (SLR) help to diagnose?
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Which nonpharmacologic treatment is recommended for acute or subacute low back pain due to lumbar disc herniation?
Which nonpharmacologic treatment is recommended for acute or subacute low back pain due to lumbar disc herniation?
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What is considered as first-line pharmacologic therapy for chronic low back pain due to lumbar disc herniation?
What is considered as first-line pharmacologic therapy for chronic low back pain due to lumbar disc herniation?
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What does electrotherapy help to treat in the context of lumbar disc herniation?
What does electrotherapy help to treat in the context of lumbar disc herniation?
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What type of symptom may be observed in a patient with lumbar disc herniation?
What type of symptom may be observed in a patient with lumbar disc herniation?
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What is the assessment imaging test most likely to show where a herniation has occurred and which nerves are affected?
What is the assessment imaging test most likely to show where a herniation has occurred and which nerves are affected?
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