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1
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what do the vertebrae do to accommodate forward flexion

A

the vertebrae rotate anteriorly (anterior sagittal rotation) and translate forward (anterior sagittal translation)

2
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during forward flexion the __ of the upper vertebrae can not move and thefore the upper surface of the vertebral bodies lean ___

A

inferior articular facet of the upper vertebrae can not move and therfore the upper surface of the vertebral bodies lean downwards

3
Q

what limits forward flexion

A

IVD, facet joint capsule, supraspinous ligament, interspinous ligament, ligamentum flavum and posterior longitudinal ligament

4
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what spinal section has the greatest amount of forward flexion

A

L5/S1

5
Q

during extension what movement do the vertebrae undergoe

A

posterior sagittal rotation and slight posterior translation

6
Q

during extension __ move downward and impact against the ___ of the vertebrae below so that there is a bone-on-bone end feel

A

during extension INFERIOR articular processes move downward and impact against the LAMINA of the vertebrae below so that there is a bone-on-bone end feel

7
Q

what limits extension of the spine

A

anterior fibres of the annulus fibrosus, anterior longitudinal ligament and a bit of the anterior part of the IVD

8
Q

what spinal level does most extension occur at

A

l5-s1 but only 5-6 degrees

9
Q

what happens to the body of the vertebrae and disc during side bending

A

body of the vertebrae tilts and the nucleus of the disc is displaced to the opposite side

10
Q

with side bending where does the least/most amount of movement occur

A

least - at l5-s1 most - at l3/l4

11
Q

what structures limit side bending of the spine

A

lumbrosacral fascia, capsular ligaments of facet joints, iliolumbar ligament and intertransverse ligament

12
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T/F the spine was not built for rotation

A

TRUE

13
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what is the max degrees of rotation at each spinal segment

A

3 degrees

14
Q

which spinal segment has the least amount of rotation

A

L5

15
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what structures limit spinal rotation

A

facet joints limit rotation first, then the disc, supraspinous ligament and interspinous ligament

16
Q

what happens with the vertebrae, posterior facets and annulus of the disc during rotation

A

vertebrae tilt forward slightly, opening the posterior facets and stretching the posterior lateral annulus of the disc

17
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what happens to the right facet during right rotation

A

with right rotation the right facet opens and the left facet closes and vice versa

18
Q

if there is pain on the same side as rotation there is a ___ problem

A

if there is pain on the same side as rotation there is a CAPSULAR problem

19
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if pain is on the opposite side as rotation there is an ___ problem

A

INTRA-ARTICULAR problem

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23
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What is the physiological movement with forward flexion and what is the accessory movement(s)?

A

Anterior sagittal rotation and anterior sagittal translation are Accessory movements – small involuntary movements

Physiologic movement is the forward flexion – large voluntary movements So with each physiological movement you get accessory movement as well

24
Q

What things are restricted, pulled tight and compressed at end-range of motion for forward flexion?

A

Pulled tight:

Supra, inter, ligamentum flavum and posterior longitudinal, zygoapopheaseal, posterior annulus fibres

Relaxed:

Anterior longitudinal

Compressed:

Anterior portion of IVD will become compressed pushing the nucleus pulposus posteriorly

25
Q

Forward rotation of the pelvis is limited by the ____ ligament and ____.

A

Forward rotation of the pelvis is limited by the sacrotuberous ligament and hamstrings

26
Q

Posterior pelvic rotation is limited by tension in the ____ ligaments and the ____.

A

Posterior pelvic rotation is limited by tension in the iliolumbar ligaments and the hip flexors

27
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What limits extension?

A

Anterior longitudinal ligament

Anterior fibres of annulus fibrosis

Zygoapopheseal joint – bony block

SP bony block

Psoas

Iliofemoral ligament

28
Q

Whats relaxed in extension?

A

Posterior longitudinal

Supra, inter, flavum

29
Q

What is compressed in extension?

A

Posterior aspect of disc – nucleus pulposus pushed anteriorly

Facet – articular capsule

Capsule and fat pad can become compressed if not moved out of the way quick enough

30
Q

What things are restricted, pulled tight and compressed at end-range of motion for this movement? – SIDE BENDING ON RIGHT SIDE

A

Intertransverse tight on left relax on right

Ligamentum flavum as well

Facet compressed on right side open on left – capsule would be stressed on left d

IVD disc compressed right side taught on left pushing nucleus pulposus left

Iliolumbar taught on left side relaxed on right side

Narrowing of intervertebral foramen on right side which will cause pressure on the nerves over time

Opening of space on left side but also more pull on nerve roots as they are being streatch

31
Q

Orientation of facets in l-spine are facing largely lateral-medial which would limit _____.

A

Side bending

32
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Ribs prevent side bending in t-spine despite the fact the orientation of the facets are ____.

A

anterior / posterior

33
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You should see a ____ curve with side bending. Most people have restrictions which is causing _____ at specific areas not a steady curve. Implication is a lot of movement is going through a small area making it prone to ____.

A

You should see a gradual curve with side bending. Most people have restrictions which is causing hinging at specific areas not a steady curve. Implication is a lot of movement is going through a small area making it prone to injury

34
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What happens to the facets and IVD during right rotation?

A

Left facets compress

Right facets open

IVD 50% annulus fibres are lax 50% are taught

35
Q

Do not get much rotation in the lumbar spine because of …….

A

Do not get much rotation in the lumbar spine because of the orientation of the facets

36
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What limits t-spine rotation?

A

The ribs except in the very low t-spine

In 9, 10, 11 and 12 the ribs do not attach to the transverse process

So that where the majority of your rotation in your thoracic spine should occur is in the lower t-spine