Spondylolisthesis is the displacement of one vertebra relative to the vertebra below and is typically a progression of spondylolysis‚ which is a deformity of the pars interarticularis. Displacement typically occurs in the anterior direction but can also occur‚ although rarely‚ in the posterior or lateral directions (Metz & Deviren‚ 2007). Prevalence is around 3-6% of the population and it is found in 50% of people with low back pain (Foreman et al.‚ 2013; Lane Wimberly & Lauerman‚ 2002). “Spondylolisthesis”
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to ***. This will include the etiology‚ signs and symptoms‚ diagnostics‚ treatment‚ complications‚ and prognosis of this ailment. (***can fluff if needed) Etiology There are several causes for a herniated disc that can be explained by referring to spinal anatomy. The spine is made of a column of bones‚ called vertebrae‚ and in
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References: [1] Stambough J‚ Genaidy A‚ Guo L. “A Mathematical Lifting Model of the Lumbar Spine.” Journal of Spinal Disorders 8 (Aug 1995): 264-77. [2] Elfeituri FE‚ Taboun SM. “An Evaluation of the NIOSH Lifting Equation: A Psychophysical and Biomechanical Investigation.” International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. 8 (2002): 243-58. [3] Allen
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Inclusitivity Defines BraunAbilitiy’s Products and its Jobs Ralph Braun built his company out of his creativity in meeting his own personal needs. Growing up in rural Indiana‚ Braun had difficulty climbing stairs‚ and doctors diagnosed him with spinal muscular atrophy. At age 14‚ Braun needed a wheelchair to get around. He was disappointed but developed his mechanical aptitude‚ honed by years of helping his uncles fix motorcycles and race cars‚ and used it to build himself a battery-powered scooter
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Osteopathic Manual Therapy (OMT) is that is widely sought alternative treatment for low back pain. In(24)‚ it is noted that OMT resulted in a significant reduction of high severity baseline pain‚ which is a safer‚ and more cost-effective than more invasive treatments. The Muscle energy technique (MET) is a technique is one of the most commonly used in osteopathic manual therapies for the treatment of lower back pain. The muscle energy technique MET involves the patient contracting their muscles
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Ergonomics and Truck Driving Waller Brown SFTY 321 ERGONOMICS December 27‚ 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ABSTRACT 2. INTRODUCTION 3. ERGONOMICS AND TRUCK DRIVERS/OPERATORS 4. LONG TERM SITTING 5. WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION 6. CONCLUSION 7. REFERENCE Abstract This paper will show an ergonomics assessment for truck drivers and operators. Ergonomics improves low back pain‚ shoulder pain‚ or problems with hands and wrists for many truck drivers. Ergonomists and Human factors specialist
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SI/Lumbar Review: 1. Space between the sacrum and the Ilium? Sacral sulcus 2. Upslip of innominate? PSIS Pubic Tubercle Ischial Tuberosity Medial Malleolus ASIS 3. What would ATC palpate posteriorly? Inferior angle of the scapula 4. What mechanism would cause an upslip of the ilium on the sacrum? Fall on ischial tuberosity Motor vehicle accident‚ one foot on brake 5. Nutation of the sacrum? Anterior & Inferior 6. Hyperlordosis pelvis is rotated? Anteriorly 7. What
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Postural Faults The word posture originates from the Latin word ‘ponere’‚ meaning ‘out of place’. Your posture will be determined on how you stand‚ and the position of limbs and the shape of your spine. Good posture can help with respiration and circulation. Most people’s postures aren’t perfect‚ but there are some extreme cases which are referred to as postural faults. Lordosis is used to describe an inward curve or arch to the lumbar and cervical columns of the vertebrae. A major factor of
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Chapter 64: Nursing Management: Musculoskeletal Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with acute osteomyelitis of the left femur is hospitalized for regional antibiotic irrigation. Which intervention will be included in the initial plan of care? a. Immobilization of the left leg b. Positioning the left leg in flexion c. Assisted weight-bearing ambulation d. Quadriceps-setting exercise repetitions ANS: A Immobilization of the affected leg helps decrease pain and reduce the risk for pathologic
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If it were up to many parents their child would never grow up. They would always remain that toddler that can barely walk and needs their parent for nearly all aspects of their life. At this point in life most‚ if not all‚ aspects of the child’s life are decided by their parents. As the child begins to grow‚ however they begin to make their own decisions and desire more liberties. So the question arises: When should a parent let their child make their own decisions? Of course any sane parent
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