LPET QUIZ

After performing a mobilization technique to facilitate anterior rotation of the ilium on the sacrum, which muscle activation/ isometric would best replicate the manual technique?

During lumbar passive physiological intervertebral motion (PPIVM) for lumbar extension, the patient is in a side-lying position with a neutral spine. The therapist gradually moves the hip into extension with the caudal hand. What is the role of the cephalad/palpating hand during passive hip extension?

What is the best initial treatment option for a 40-year-old office worker presenting with acute lower back pain, localized to the lower back, and rating the pain as 6/10 on the numeric pain rating scale, without radiating symptoms?

According to current clinical practice guidelines for low back pain, which adjunctive treatment option should be included with exercise for managing chronic low back pain?

According to Fryette’s laws of spinal motion, in a neutral position, which of the following statements is true for the lumbar spine?

Which of the following muscles is NOT considered part of the pelvic floor?

What is considered the gold standard for diagnosing sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction?

Case: A 55-year-old male patient presents to the clinic with a chief complaint of sudden onset severe low back pain, which radiates into both legs. He also reports numbness and tingling in the perineal area, along with difficulty controlling bowel and bladder function. On examination, you notice bilateral weakness in the lower extremities, particularly in the L4-S1 myotomes, and decreased sensation in the saddle region. Based on the clinical presentation described, what condition should be suspected, and what action should be taken?

A 23-year-old female presents with difficulty rising from the floor and exhibits the Gower sign during ambulation. Which of the following treatment options would be most appropriate to address this impairment?

A patient presents with stiffness and difficulty rotating left while standing with stabilized hips. Which lumbar assessment technique would best evaluate the stiffness during left rotation?