Spine

Question 1

What is the most appropriate initial exercise for deep cervical flexor training?

Answer 1

Supine chin tucks/head nods

Question 2

Spondylolysis =

Answer 2

Defect of pars interarticularis

Question 3

Describe Scheuermann’s Kyphosis

Answer 3

Thoracic kyphosis w/ anterior wedging of at least 5 degrees of 3 consecutive vertebra

Question 4

Spondylolysis:
Result of:
Most frequently occurs:
Gender:
Recovery time:

Answer 4

Pars interarticularis defect
Result of:
- repetitive hyperextension
Most frequently occurs:
- 5th vertebrae
Gender:
- males
Recovery time:
- 3-6 months with proper treatment

Question 5

Spondylolisthesis

How many grades?

Management?

Answer 5

Spondylolisthesis:
- forward slippage of vertebrae over the vertebrae beneath it

How many grades? 5 grades

Management?
- Non-surgical management with grade II or less