Vertebral Mobilisation Techniques and their Uses Flashcards

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Posterior-Anterior (PA) Central Vertebral Pressure:

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Bilaterally distributed symptoms.

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Posterior-Anterior (PA) Unilateral Vertebral Pressure:

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Unilaterally distributed symptoms particularly if middle or upper lumbar in origin.

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Transverse Vertebral Pressure:

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Unilaterally distributed symptoms. More useful for upper lumbar spine than lower.

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Rotation:

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Often the first technique used. Unilaterally distributed symptoms (rotate pelvis forwards on the side of pain).

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Longitudinal Movement.
One Leg:
Two Leg:

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  • Unilaterally distributed symptoms of lower lumbar origin.

- Bilaterally distributed symptoms of lower lumbar origin.

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Flexion:

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Bilaterally distributed symptoms of a chronic nature in the presence of flexion restriction.

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Traction:

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Helps increase the space within Intervertebral bodies and release stress on the discs.

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Intermittent Variable Traction:

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Gross radiological degenerative changes.

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Straight Leg Raise (SLR):

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Unilateral limitation of SLR without extreme pain.

For symptoms of chronic or stable Nature arising from the nerve root.

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Lumbar Technique Applied if Unilateral Symptoms:

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Rotation = Posterior Anterior Central Vertebral Pressure.

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Lumbar Technique Applied if Bilateral Symptoms:

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  • Posterior-Anterior Central Vertebral Pressure.

- Rotation.

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Lumbar Technique Applied if Unilateral Symptoms and Upper Lumbar Region:

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  • Transverse Vertebral Pressure.

- Traction.

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Lumbar Technique Applied if Unilateral Symptoms and Lower Lumbar Region:

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  • Traction.

- Longitudinal Movement.

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Lumbar Technique Applied if Bilateral Symptoms and Upper Lumbar Region:

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  • Transverse Vertebral Pressure.

- Traction.

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Lumbar Technique Applied if Bilateral Symptoms and Lower Lumbar Region:

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  • Traction.

- Longitudinal Movement.

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16
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What does PPIVM stand for?

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Passive Physiological Intervertebral Movements

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When are PPIVMS used?

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  • In an Assessment Capacity rather than as a Treatment therapy.
18
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What Information is Gained from PPIVMs

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  • Determine Spinal Movement to Aid Manual Therapy.
  • Note ROM, Muscle Spasm or provocation of pain.
  • Identify Hyper Mobility, Location, Nature, Severity and Irritability.
19
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What does NAGS stand for within the Mulligan Concept.

A

Natural Apophyseal Glides.

20
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What does SNAGS stand for within the Mulligan Concept.

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Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides.

21
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What does MWMS stand for within the Mulligan Concept.

A

Mobilisation With Movements.

22
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What does PAIVM stand for?

A

Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movement.

23
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What does MWM stand for?

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Mobilisation With Movement.