1.4 Understanding Specific Low Back Pain Conditions

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What must be present in specific low back pain conditions to indicate the source of pain generator?

Anatomic pathology (correct)
Central sensitization
Behavioural risk factors
Cognitive risk factors

Which phenomenon best explains the pain response in clients with specific low back pain conditions characterized by structural impairments?

Peripheral sensitization (correct)
Central sensitization
Behavioural risk factors
Cognitive risk factors

What is defined as the increased responsiveness and reduced threshold of nociceptive neurons in the periphery in the presence of injury or inflammation?

Peripheral sensitisation (correct)
Behavioural risk factors
Central sensitisation
Cognitive risk factors

Which type of pain is characterized by enhanced response of nerve fibers to a normal stimulus in specific low back pain conditions?

Nociceptive pain (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult to fit the 'central sensitisation' phenomenon into the clinical patterns of specific low back pain conditions?

Due to the presence of anatomic pathology (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of structures may cause nociception and peripheral sensitization in specific low back pain conditions?

Bone and joint, muscle-tendon, neural tissues structures of lumbar spine and pelvis injury (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common pathoanatomy-based diagnostic label for specific LBP?

Facet arthritis (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pathophysiological mechanism is associated with discogenic pain in specific LBP conditions?

Physiological and age-related degeneration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common impairment-based classification of specific LBP according to the ICF?

Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition related to specific LBP involves a vertebral fracture?

Vertebral compression fracture (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a pathophysiological mechanism associated with infective lesions in specific LBP conditions?

Infective lesions (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of specific LBP, what is related to sacroiliac joint dysfunction?

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of acute low back pain with mobility deficits?

Restricted lumbar range of motion and segmental mobility (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of low back pain involves symptoms that worsen with end-range spinal motions?

Subacute exacerbation of recurring low back pain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What symptom is commonly associated with low back pain with radicular pain?

Lower extremity paresthesia and weakness (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of low back pain is aggravated with sustained end-range lower-limb nerve tension tests?

Low back pain with radicular pain (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common finding associated with chronic, recurring low back pain?

Reduced lumbar lordosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which category involves symptoms reproduced or aggravated with initial to mid-range spinal movements?

Acute low back pain with mobility deficits (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which condition does lower extremity pain centralize and diminish with certain movements?

Low back pain with radicular pain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of subacute low back pain?

Lateral trunk shift during movement (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of low back pain could involve the presence of movement coordination impairments during community/work-related activities?

Low back pain with movement coordination deficits (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of acute exacerbation of recurring low back pain?

Symptoms reproduced or aggravated with initial to mid-range spinal movements (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is nociceptive pain primarily characterized by?

Having a predictable stimulus-response profile (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the ICD-11 chronic pain classification system, what type of pain is considered Secondary chronic pain?

Pain that needs specific treatment for the underlying cause (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role do physiotherapists play in managing specific low back pain conditions?

Primary role in assessing and treating impairments associated with lumbar spine and pelvis conditions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is chronic secondary visceral pain associated with?

Internal organs of head/neck, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic regions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should physiotherapists focus on when managing clients with specific low back pain?

Considering impairments hierarchically as a primary role (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key aspects of Secondary chronic pain according to the ICD-11 classification system?

'Secondary chronic pain' is linked to the primary underlying diseases (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk associated with delayed healing in specific low back pain conditions?

Increased risk of developing chronic or persistent low back pain (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pain can persist even after successful treatment of the primary disease?

'Secondary chronic pain' (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Secondary chronic visceral pain differ from other types of Secondary chronic pain?

It relates to internal organs like abdominal and pelvic regions. (D) Signup and view all the answers