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During the investigationyou must pay attention to any ‘red flag’ that might be present. Koes et al (2006) mentioned the following ‘red flags’: <br>• Onset age < 20 or > 55 years<br>• Non-mechanical pain (unrelated to time or activity)<br>• Thoracic pain<br>• Previous history of carcinoma, steroids, HIV<br>• Feeling unwell<br>• Weight loss<br>• Widespread neurological symptoms<br>• Structural spinal deformity<br> | |||
*Yellow Flags<br> | *Yellow Flags<br> | ||
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Subjective[edit | edit source]
Patient Intake[edit | edit source]
- Self‐report
- Performance‐based outcome measures
- Region‐specific historical examination
Special Questions
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- Red Flags:
During the investigationyou must pay attention to any ‘red flag’ that might be present. Koes et al (2006) mentioned the following ‘red flags’:
• Onset age < 20 or > 55 years
• Non-mechanical pain (unrelated to time or activity)
• Thoracic pain
• Previous history of carcinoma, steroids, HIV
• Feeling unwell
• Weight loss
• Widespread neurological symptoms
• Structural spinal deformity
- Yellow Flags
Investigations
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- Radiological Considerations
Objective[edit | edit source]
Observation[edit | edit source]
- Posture
- Movement Patterns
Functional Tests
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Palpation[edit | edit source]
- supine
- prone
- seated
Neurologic Assessment
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Movement Testing[edit | edit source]
- AROM, PROM, and Overpressure
- Passive Intervertebral Motion
- Muscle Strength