MMT PRO TIP: Lateral Chain Assessment and Exercise for Difficult Lumbar Cases
This week's MMT Pro Tip is a simple Lateral Chain Assessment which turns into an exercise. I check lateral chain with either this or the LCAP - Lateral Chain Arm Pull. While I favor that test for live visits, in virtual or when LCAP isn't conclusive, I see how many reps of super clams and/or sideplanks a patient can do on the involved side vs the uninvolved side. The pattern is unilateral LQ issues tend to be weaker or have less endurance/less reps on the involved side. I.e. L lumbar pain, L hip or knee pain will be able to do 5-10 reps on the left and 20-30 on the right. The exercise prescription is simple, do reps to fatigue 1-2 times daily until the weaker side is equal to the stronger side. This often stabilizes difficult unilateral lumbar patients as well. Are you a patient in need of my help? Contact me for a live or online consult by going to the link in my profile! Clinician? Level up with our full online seminar and learn how to easily Eval, Reset, and Stabilize most MSK conditions like a boss! Now approved in most states for PT CEUs! https://modmt.com/levelup #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapy #chiropractic #athletictraining #massagetherapy #occupationaltherapy #manualtherapy #modernmanualtherapy #theeclecticapproach
