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level: Quiz Posture - Spine2

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level questions: Quiz Posture - Spine2

QuestionAnswer
When someone says they “slipped a disc,” what does that mean?It's completely unknown—might mean anything
What is the most common medication for back pain?NSAIDs
For soft tissue damage to the spine, what is the best type of scan?MRI scan
If someone has lordosis, how would you “see” that as a teacher?Analyze the student's spine in profile
What is spondylosis?General term for wear and tear conditions of the spine
What is the leading cause of spondylosis?Age, wear and tear
Many people have spondylosis and other spinal problems but experience no pain or problems what-so-ever.True
Which area of the spine is LEAST likely to get injured?Thoracic
What is spondylolysisFracture or break of the pars interacticularis
What is facet syndrome?Pain and injury of the intervertebral joints
If someone gets whiplash from a car accident and has pain on the right side of their neck, what is the possible condition?Facet syndrome
Professional dancers often have very pronounced:Lordosis
Flight attendants, hair dressers, cooks, and nursing mums often suffer from:Kyphosis
When a spinal injury causes tingling, numbness or pain down a leg, shoulder or arm, this condition is called:Radiculopathy
hen people get an injection for back pain, they are likely getting:Cortisone
What is one problem with Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?Ulcers
Steroid injections (like cortisone) can actually degenerate cartilage and bone.True
X-Rays are best for seeing:Hard structures (bones)
An MRI is the most-expensive type spinal scan.True
In many cases, a person’s health insurance might cover surgery but not physical therapy or other therapy modalities.True
What is a Diskectomy?Surgery the disc is removed
When someone has spinal stenosis, what are some possible surgical treatments:Foraminotomy, Laminectomy
When a vertebra actually moves out of place, this is called a:Spondylolisthesis
When the pars interacticularis is fractured, this is called:a. Spondylolysis
If a student tells you they “threw out their back, ” that means:Anything/nothing
Most back pain is sub-clinical, meaning:Unknown
The intervertebral disc includes:Nucleous pulposus, annulus fibrosus
What percentage of people have scoliosis?3%
What is functional scoliosis?Irregular spinal curve due to soft tissues—not actual spine
How is the severity of scoliosis and kyphosis measured?Cobb angle test
What is a spinal fusion used for?To stop the motion at a painful vertebral segment
What is one challenge with spinal fusion?Problem can move upstream or downstream
What is a Disc Replacement surgery?When the natural disc is replaced with a prosthetic
When someone has a spinal injury that leaves them without sensation or movement in their legs, they probably injured their:Lumbar spine
If some has a spinal injury that leaves them quadriplegic, the injury was most-likely:Above T1
Why do spinal injuries often involve radiating pain to other parts of the body?Because many spinal problems irritate or impact nerves
When someone bends over to tie their shoe and herniates a disc, it’s very likely:They had pre-existing degeneration of their discs
If you see someone in class with Kyphosis, Lordosis or Scoliosis, the best thing to do is:Make a note of it, ask good questions, help them if/when needed
Injuries to the lumbar spine (L4/L5/S1) are fairly common in yoga:True
Which of these postures is most “high risk” pose for lumbar or SI joint injury?Max flexion or extension with rotation
If someone has been to see a specialist and tells you they have a pinched nerve, they likely have:Radiculopathy
What is the most common protocol people use for post-injury rehab of their spine?Nothing at all
When the spinal canal is narrowed due to injury, inflammation, calcification or other pathology, it is called:Spinal stenosis
What is the underlying causes of most spinal injury (and most injury in general)Lack of flexibility, lack of strength, and/or imbalances
What should any intelligent healing protocol include:Flexibility, strength and balance training