Maximal range of motion across the different vertebrae regions

A very nice graph summarizing the overall maximal range of motion (in degrees) allowed across three planes, throughout the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions.

You can see it here.

source: Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system, Donald A. Neumann, 2nd edition, Mosby Elsevier

Nerves lesions and compression syndromes

It is very important for a PT student to be be able to follow the course of the major peripheral nerves of the upper and lower extremities in order to be able to recognize and assess possible impingement regions.

I have created a short list with the major peripheral nerves lesions and compression syndromes for that reason.

You can find it here.

European Network of Physiotherapy in Higher Education

WHAT IS ENPHE?

The aim of the European Network of Physiotherapy in Higher Education is to bring together and enhance collaboration between European Institutes and physiotherapy educational institutions in the European region in order to:

1. provide a forum for interaction and exchange of educational developments;
2. promote the convergence of physiotherapy educational programmes;
3. stimulate the development of a European dimension in physiotherapy educational curricula;
4. facilitate mobility of staff and students between physiotherapy educational institutions;
5. encourage and support standards of high quality education in physiotherapy in accordance with the recommendations of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT);
6. advance the body of knowledge of physiotherapy;
7. facilitate collaborative research projects between physiotherapy educational institutions;
8. establish and maintain contacts and exchange information with other national and international bodies, organisations, and with the European authorities.

source: the European Network of Physiotherapy

Spinal Stenosis Surgery: The X-STOP

The X-STOP is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to alleviate painful symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis. The device is inserted into the back of the spine to prevent a patient from bending too far backward at the narrowed segment, a position that for patients with spinal stenosis can cause leg pain (sciatica) and/or lower back pain.

source: www.spine-health.com

Useful information on postoperative care after X-STOP surgery here.

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