Therapeutic Rehabilitation Flashcards

Using the Harrison spinal model, what approximate C2-C7 absolute rotation angle is considered the ideal cervical lordosis?

Answer: About -42 degrees

The Harrison model cites approximately -42 degrees for the C2-C7 ARA as the normal cervical lordosis.

For lumbar hypolordosis, which CBP traction approach is most appropriate?

Answer: Lumbar extension traction

Lumbar extension traction applies a sustained extension load to help restore lumbar lordosis.

A patient has a left lateral thoracic translation (-Tx). Which mirror image exercise would be prescribed?

Answer: Right lateral thoracic translation (+Tx)

The mirror image of a left thoracic translation is a translation toward the right.

Why does CBP combine mirror image exercises with traction rather than using exercise alone?

Answer: Exercise addresses muscle and motor control while traction targets passive tissue remodeling

Exercises train muscles and neuromuscular patterns, while sustained traction deforms ligaments and discs toward normal alignment.

Which finding would be a reason to modify or stop a cervical extension traction session?

Answer: Increasing radiating arm symptoms or dizziness

Peripheralizing neurological symptoms or dizziness indicate the load is not tolerated and requires modification.

In CBP rehabilitation, what is the purpose of posture re-education with mirror image positions held repeatedly?

Answer: To retrain the neuromuscular system toward the corrected posture

Repeated mirror image positioning helps reprogram motor control so the corrected posture becomes habitual.

Which spinal displacement is the mirror image of forward thoracic flexion (hyperkyphosis)?

Answer: Thoracic extension with chest elevation

Hyperkyphosis is countered by thoracic extension positions that lift the chest.