A physical therapist is evaluating a direct access patient w…
A physical therapist is evaluating a direct access patient with that complains of lumbopelvic pain. The patient is a 60 y/o male that points to the lower abdominal and sacrum regions when asked where the pain is located. He reports that he cannot recall a specific incident where he may have injured his back. He does report a history of back pain 5 years ago following shoveling snow after a heavy storm, but it resolved in about 2 weeks with rest and Advil. He reports a past medical history of diabetes mellitus, lung cancer 8 years ago successfully treated with chemotherapy, and a left knee replacement 2 years ago. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate examination procedure to initially incorporate?
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