Movements in the lumbar spine during exercises of the upper extremities. A roentgenologic study in para- and tetraplegic patients.
Strengthening exercises during treatment of patients with unstable lumbar fractures produce a kyphotic or lordotic sagittal movement in the lumbar spine. These movements have been measured roentgenologically. Forward flexion exercises in the shoulder joints to 45 degrees produced a kyphotic movement, while forward flexion to 110 degrees and abduction exercises to 90 degrees produced a lordotic movement. Flexion of hips and knees to 45 degrees produced a kyphotic movement adding to the movements caused by the shoulder exercises. Increasing the load on the upper extremities produced an increase of all movements.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011187:Posture; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011859:Radiography; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*