RT Book, Section A1 Dutton, Mark SR Print(0) ID 1173424235 T1 Lumbar Spine T2 Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 5e YR 2020 FD 2020 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781260143874 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1173424235 RD 2024/03/29 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.