ART Spinal & Core Assessment 3

Question 1

When assessing thoracic spine mobility for ART, a provider finds restricted rotation at T4-T8. Which muscle group is most commonly implicated as the soft tissue cause?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic erector spinae and rhomboids

Answer

Thoracic rotational restriction commonly involves dense adhesions in the erector spinae and rhomboids that tether vertebral segments, making these the primary ART treatment targets.

Question 2

A patient presents with a positive FABER test during ART spinal and core assessment. What structure is most likely implicated?

Accepted Answer

Sacroiliac joint or hip joint

Answer

The FABER (Flexion, ABduction, External Rotation) test stresses the sacroiliac joint and hip joint; reproduction of posterior hip or SI pain indicates pathology in one of these structures.

Question 3

During ART assessment of the quadratus lumborum, the provider applies a direct contact lateral to the erector spinae. The patient then performs which motion to create tissue excursion?

Accepted Answer

Lateral trunk flexion away from the contact side

Answer

Lateral flexion away from the contact side lengthens the quadratus lumborum under the practitioner's tension, producing the required tissue excursion for ART release.

Question 4

In spinal ART assessment, segmental hypomobility is distinguished from hypermobility by which palpatory finding?

Accepted Answer

Hypomobility presents with a firm end-feel and restricted spring test; hypermobility shows excessive movement with poor tissue resistance

Answer

Passive intervertebral motion testing reveals a firm, restricted end-feel in hypomobility versus excessive excursion and poor resistance in hypermobility, guiding ART versus stabilization approaches.

Question 5

Which outcome measure is most appropriate for tracking functional core stability progress in an ART patient with lumbar spine dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

Answer

The Oswestry Disability Index is validated for lumbar disability and functional limitations, making it the standard outcome measure for tracking progress in lumbar ART patients.

(ART) Active Release Technique Practice Test

(ART) Active Release Technique Practice Test

ART Spinal & Core Assessment 3