AW back protocol tips from midterm

Question 0

What are the body mechanics for “Goldfish Ribs/Hips”?

Answer 0

• Not a push & release. Keep hands on patient and rock slowly back & forth to allow patient to easily move back & forth.
• Stand in a lunge. Rock forward & backward. Should be sustainable. No back pain.

Question 1

What are the body mechanics for “Traction & Shake Sacrum”?

Answer 1

Your front foot should be pointed towards patient’s feet.

Question 2

What is the technique for Lateral Decompression?

Answer 2

Before you press next to spine, you need to feel the space between the vertebrae / between the spinous processes. Then slide off to the slide.