Therapeutic Rehabilitation Flashcards

Which is the main safety screening step before beginning cervical extension traction in CBP care?

Answer: Radiographic and clinical evaluation for contraindications

Imaging and clinical screening identify contraindications such as instability, fracture, or pathology before loading the spine.

A patient's cervical curve is kyphotic with anterior head translation. Which traction setup best addresses both components?

Answer: Two-way traction combining extension and posterior translation

Two-way traction applies both an extension force and a posterior pull to target lordosis loss and anterior head translation together.

What is a typical frequency for in-office CBP corrective care during the initial rehabilitation phase?

Answer: About three sessions per week over several weeks

Corrective protocols generally use multiple weekly visits over a block of weeks to produce lasting tissue change.

Why is warming up spinal tissues before traction commonly recommended?

Answer: Warm tissues are more compliant and tolerate creep loading better

Increased tissue temperature and preliminary movement improve viscoelastic compliance, aiding traction effectiveness and comfort.

Which pelvic displacement is addressed with a posterior pelvic translation mirror image exercise?

Answer: Anterior pelvic translation (+TzP)

An anterior translation of the pelvis is corrected by practicing the opposite posterior translation.

In CBP rehabilitation, what role does the patient's home program play?

Answer: It reinforces in-office corrections and maintains progress between visits

Home orthotics and exercises extend the corrective stimulus and help retain alignment gains.

Which statement about maintenance after CBP corrective care is most accurate?

Answer: Periodic maintenance and home exercises help prevent regression of alignment

Spinal tissues can revert under daily postural stress, so ongoing maintenance helps preserve corrections.