RT Book, Section
A1 Kisner, Carolyn
A1 Thorp, Jacob N.
A2 Kisner, Carolyn
A2 Colby, Lynn Allen
SR Print(0)
ID 1134930335
T1 The Spine: Management Guidelines
T2 Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 6e
YR 2012
FD 2012
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780803625747
LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1134930335
RD 2024/04/19
AB In  theory,  treating  impairments  and  activity  limitations  (functional  limitations)  related  to  the  tissues  of  the  spinal  column  and  trunk  is  the  same  as  treating  tissue  injuries  of  the  extremities.  The  major  complicating  factor  in  the  spine  is  the  close  proximity  of  key  structures  to  the  spinal  cord  and  nerve  roots.  The  challenge  for  the  therapist  is  to  recognize  the  complex  functional  relationships  of  the  facet  joints,  the  intervertebral  joints,  the  muscles,  the  fascia,  and  the  nervous  system  and  know  how  to  examine  and  evaluate  the  individual  who  presents  with  pain  and  functional  limitations.  Activity,  rather  than  prolonged  bed  rest,  is  accepted  as  important  in  the  management  of  patients  with  spinal  and  postural  pain2,111,161  but  defining  what  are  beneficial  and  safe  activities  during  the  process  of  healing  and  rehabilitation  is  the  task  of  the  therapist.