Therapeutic Rehabilitation Flashcards

Approximately what thoracic kyphosis (T1-T12) does the Harrison model describe as normal?

Answer: About 44 degrees

The Harrison spinal model describes a normal thoracic kyphosis of roughly 44 degrees.

A patient with a right head lateral flexion posture would perform which mirror image exercise?

Answer: Left head lateral flexion

The opposite of a rightward lateral flexion displacement is a leftward lateral flexion.

Which concept explains why a short single stretch does not produce lasting spinal curve changes?

Answer: Elastic tissues return to their original length after brief loads

Brief loads produce mostly elastic recoverable deformation, whereas lasting change requires sustained or repeated loading.

What is a key goal of strengthening deep cervical extensors in CBP rehabilitation?

Answer: Supporting the restored lordosis and head position

Stronger posterior cervical musculature helps hold the head back and maintain the corrected lordosis.

Which patient-reported outcome tool is commonly used alongside radiographs to track neck rehabilitation progress?

Answer: Neck Disability Index

The Neck Disability Index quantifies functional limitation and is widely used to track cervical outcomes.

In CBP, combining mirror image adjustments, exercises, and traction is described as what type of approach?

Answer: A multimodal structural rehabilitation approach

CBP integrates several modalities aimed at correcting spinal structure rather than only relieving symptoms.

A patient with lumbar hyperlordosis would generally avoid which CBP intervention?

Answer: Lumbar extension traction

Extension traction would increase an already excessive lumbar curve, making it inappropriate for hyperlordosis.