week 5 - lumbar SI

what is a lumbar disc hernination?

what causes a disc herniation

what are the 2 types of disc herniation radiculopathy?

what are the symptoms of a disc herniation?

what are the red flags of disc hernation?/when should you refer?

what symptoms are felt with posterolateral and posterior disc injuries?

what symptoms are felt with anterior protrusion?

what symptoms are felt with acute lumbar lesions?

what special tests should be used for lumbar disc herniation?

what is lumbar degenerative joint disease?

what are the stages of lumbar degenerative joint disease?

what is lumbar facet joint syndrome?

what are the clinical features/symptoms of facet joint syndrome?

compare a lumbar sprain vs strain

what are the symptoms/clinical features of a lumbar sprain/strain?

what ligaments can be involved in a lumbar sprain

what muscles can be involved in a lumbar strain

what tests can be done for a lumbar sprain/strain

what is SI joint dysfunction?

what are the clinical featurs of SI joint dysfunction?

special tests of SI joint dysfunction

what is piriformis syndrome?

what causes piriformis syndrome?

what are the clinical features of pirirformis syndrome?

what is lumbar spondylothesis

clinical features of lumbar spondylothesis

lumbar spondylothesis treatment and special tests

what are the bony landmarks and soft tissues to palpate for lower back assessment?

how should lower back ranges of motion be tested?