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Thoracic Spine Assessment and Treatment Principles

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What is one key difference between the thoracic spine and other spinal regions?

It includes the pelvis

It is more mobile due to the presence of ribs

It has great complexity similar to the lumbar spine

It has less mobility because it includes the ribs (correct)

How is the thoracic spine compared to the cervical spine in terms of mobility?

Thoracic spine and cervical spine have equal mobility

There is no comparison made between thoracic and cervical spine

Thoracic spine is less mobile than cervical spine (correct)

Thoracic spine is more mobile than cervical spine

What is a common symptom seen in T4 syndrome?

Shoulder pain (correct)

Leg numbness

Abdominal discomfort

Lower back pain

How do proponents of T4 syndrome view the cause of symptoms in this condition?

Associated with sympathetic ganglia in the thoracic spine Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the thoracic spine is frequently associated with signs in T4 syndrome?

T4 Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the thorax will be considered similar to both spinal and peripheral regions?

Musculoskeletal aspects Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the concept of regional interdependence in the musculoskeletal system?

Dysfunction in one part of the musculoskeletal system can lead to subsequent dysfunction in other unconnected parts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason given for why thoracic spine treatment can improve cervical symptoms?

Moving the head involves movement of the thoracic spine, which can explain the improvement in cervical symptoms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference in taking a history for the thoracic spine compared to the lumbar spine and lower limb?

Questions need to include respiratory function as well as movements and positions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why the concept of regional interdependence seems to lack biological plausibility according to the text?

There is no direct anatomical or physiological connection between different parts of the musculoskeletal system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key observation from 1977 that the concept of regional interdependence is based on?

Dysfunction in any unit of the musculoskeletal system will cause abnormal stresses and subsequent dysfunction in other segments. Signup and view all the answers