Acute Low Back Pain

Gerard arrives at physical therapy reporting acute lower back pain following an attempt to lift a heavy box. The pain radiates into both lower extremities constantly. During examination, all lumbar motions exacerbate the pain, and the patient prefers to stand and sit with increased lumbar flexion. Which pathology is MOST likely present? A) Lumbar Herniated Disc B) Facet Joint Syndrome C) Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction D) Ankylosing Spondylitis LINKS MENTIONED: NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.com Truelearn: USE CODE: PTH020 PT Hustle Phone Number: (727) 732-4573

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NPTE Clinical Files is a podcast from the creator of Dominating the NPTE, hosted by Kyle Rice. NPTE Clinical Files explains a true clinical scenario in the form of a mock NPTE-based question. Each question is followed by a set of answer choices, where Dr. Kyle Rice explains the right answer with a detailed rationale. Each season covers all of the major systems and topics found in physical therapy and likely to be found on an NPTE. NPTE Clinical Files gives the Physical Therapist a weekly opportunity to solve clinical puzzles while learning the latest research related to the topic.