Treatment Protocols Flashcards

Within CBP posture analysis, how many degrees of freedom are evaluated for each major body region (head, thorax, pelvis)?

Answer: Six – three rotations and three translations

Each rigid body region can rotate and translate along the x, y, and z axes, giving six degrees of freedom.

A patient has a left lateral thoracic translation. Which mirror image exercise is appropriate?

Answer: Actively translating the thorax to the right

Mirror image exercise moves the thorax opposite to its displacement, here toward the right.

What is the main purpose of follow-up radiographs after a CBP corrective care block?

Answer: To objectively measure structural change compared to baseline

Repeat radiographs allow quantitative comparison of spinal alignment with the initial films.

Which approach does CBP use to treat lumbar hypolordosis?

Answer: Lumbar extension traction to restore the lordotic curve

Extension traction loads the lumbar spine toward its normal lordosis.

In CBP, which of the following is generally a contraindication to extension traction?

Answer: Unstable fracture or severe osteoporosis in the region

Structural instability or severely weakened bone make loaded traction unsafe.

What does CBP use a 'stress' or mirror image radiograph for?

Answer: To confirm the patient's setup actually moves the spine toward correction

Imaging the patient in the corrective position verifies that the chosen setup produces the desired segmental change.

After the corrective phase, what does CBP typically recommend to keep the gains?

Answer: A maintenance phase with reduced visit frequency and home exercises/orthotics

Maintenance care plus home programs help retain the structural correction.