Ankylosing Spondylosis Evaluation
History Med history Medications Neuro screen: sensation, Myotomes, reflexes. LQ screen: lumbar AROM and overpressure, squat, single leg squat, lunge walking on heels walking on toes Standing posture (kyphotic, lordotic) Lumbar AROM Palpation CPA’s? Lumbar passive extension rotation test Lumbar passive extension test Hamstring length Iliopsoas length Glute max strength Glute med strength? Interventions: Pelvic tilts if lumbar lordosis, ball walks if thoracic kyphosis, scapular retraction, LTR, core strengthening, pec stretch Postural strengthening to prevent kyphosis