TY - JOUR
T1 - Classification, intervention, and outcomes for a person with lumbar rotation with flexion syndrome
AU - Van Dillen, Linda R.
AU - Sahrmann, Shirley A.
AU - Wagner, Joanne M.
PY - 2005/4
Y1 - 2005/4
N2 - Background and Purpose. The purpose of this case report is to describe the classification, intervention, and outcomes for a patient with lumbar rotation with flexion syndrome. Case Description. The patient was a 22-year-old man with a medical diagnosis of low back strain. Impairments in lumbar flexion and right rotation and lateral bending were identified. Daily activities and positions associated with these actions were associated with increased low back pain (LBP). Instruction focused on modifying lumbar rotation and flexion movements and alignments in daily activities. Exercises to address the direction-specific impairments were prescribed. Outcomes. The patient participated in 4 visits and completed a questionnaire 1 year after intervention. The patient reported a decrease in symptoms, disability, and frequency of recurrences. Discussion. Repetition of specific strategies (alignment and movement) during activities may result in specific impairments that contribute to LBP. Modification of the strategies and exercises to change contributing factors are proposed to help alleviate symptoms, disability, and recurrences.
AB - Background and Purpose. The purpose of this case report is to describe the classification, intervention, and outcomes for a patient with lumbar rotation with flexion syndrome. Case Description. The patient was a 22-year-old man with a medical diagnosis of low back strain. Impairments in lumbar flexion and right rotation and lateral bending were identified. Daily activities and positions associated with these actions were associated with increased low back pain (LBP). Instruction focused on modifying lumbar rotation and flexion movements and alignments in daily activities. Exercises to address the direction-specific impairments were prescribed. Outcomes. The patient participated in 4 visits and completed a questionnaire 1 year after intervention. The patient reported a decrease in symptoms, disability, and frequency of recurrences. Discussion. Repetition of specific strategies (alignment and movement) during activities may result in specific impairments that contribute to LBP. Modification of the strategies and exercises to change contributing factors are proposed to help alleviate symptoms, disability, and recurrences.
KW - Classification
KW - Low back pain
KW - Recurrence
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U2 - 10.1093/ptj/85.4.336
DO - 10.1093/ptj/85.4.336
M3 - Article
C2 - 15794704
AN - SCOPUS:15744377633
VL - 85
SP - 336
EP - 351
JO - Physical Therapy
JF - Physical Therapy
SN - 0031-9023
IS - 4
ER -