A patient presents with a 3-day history of localized left-sided lower back pain satisfies the clinical prediction rule for lumbar manipulation. The therapist decides to perform the supine lumbopelvic manipulation to treat the patient’s left-sided low back pain. What would be the MOST APPROPRIATE method to set up this technique?
Read DetailsA 6-year-old patient presents with neck pain after falling off of a sliding board. They underwent a series of x-rays of their cervical spine. A lateral view radiograph reveals an Atlanto-Dens Interval (ADI) of 4 mm. This finding:
Read DetailsBruce Banner, a scientist, presents with a two-day history of 9/10 lower back pain that began after he picked up a tank. He hasn’t been able to work due to pain and has difficulty dressing. Which rehabilitation approach would be MOST APPROPRIATE for this patient?
Read DetailsA 33-year-old business executive presents to physical therapy with a primary complaint of dull, burning mid-thoracic pain that radiates to her abdomen. It began 3 weeks ago, and was of insidious onset. She has full, pain-free cervical & thoracic range of motion in all directions. She relates that her job is very demanding, and that her pain tends to worsen when she feels stressed or hasn’t eaten in a few hours. Her symptoms are relieved with yoga, taking an antacid, and eating a meal. What condition do these findings raise concern for?
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