TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Lumbar Spine A1 - Dutton, Mark PY - 2023 T2 - Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 6e AB - CHAPTER OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:Describe the vertebrae, ligaments, muscles, and blood and nerve supply that comprise the lumbar intervertebral segment.Outline the coupled movements of the lumbar spine, the normal and abnormal joint barriers, and the reactions of the various structures to loading.Perform a detailed examination of the lumbar musculoskeletal system, including history, observation, palpation of the articular and soft tissue structures, specific passive mobility and passive articular mobility tests for the intervertebral joints, and stability testing.Evaluate the results of the examination and establish a diagnosis.Describe the common pathologies and lesions of this region.Describe intervention strategies based on clinical findings and established goals.Design an intervention based on patient education, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise.Apply mobilization techniques for the lumbar spine, using the correct grade, direction, and duration, and explain the mechanical and physiologic effects.Evaluate intervention effectiveness to progress or modify intervention.Plan an effective home program, including spinal care, and instruct the patient in this program.Help the patient to develop self-reliant intervention strategies. SN - PB - McGraw Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/01 UR - accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1192600850 ER -