Spine Athletic Care and Prevention Crossword

usually result of violent flexion and rotation of the head; more likely to cause spinal cord injury than a fracture
Syndrome characterized by narrowing of spinal canal in the cervical region that impinges on the spinal cord
POLICE to decrease spasm; followed by a graduated stretching and strengthening program
Trunk stabilization exercises; passive anteroposterior or rotational movements will increase pain
caused by abnormal stresses and degeneration due to use; forward bending and twisting
Involves a snapping of the head and neck; rule out fracture, dislocation, disk injury, or cord injury
result of stretching or compression; burning sensation, numbness, and tingling, as well as pain extending from shoulder into the hand
direct blow to the back; ice massage combine with gradual stretching, recovery usually two day to two weeks
degeneration of the vertebrae; localized tenderness and some possible segmental hyper hypermobility
pain localized to one side of the neck; multiple techniques including traction, superficial heat and cold treatments
_ is paralysis of all for limbs and the trunk
_ are the 33 bones located in the spinal column
region below the sacrum; also known as tailbone
characterized by sideways curvature of spine
nerve pain that originates in the spine and move towards the back of the legs
what region should you avoid bad posture and seating positions? Piriformis muscle test / positive test indicates tightness or myofascial pain; can b done seated with hip and knee at 90 degrees?
sensation testing; if nerve root compression sensation will be disrupted
palpation is the second part of this exam; focus areas of focus should be center of the back and lateral to the center or para-spinal regions.(type of exam)
in this region muscles of the neck resist hyperflexion, hyperextension, and rotational forces