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Glossary of mdt

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Matching stage of the condition to managementWeek 1-Injury & Inflammation- 
Protect from further damagePrevent excessive inflam exudate Reduce Swellingmid-range movements, isometric contractions 
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Matching stage of the condition to managementWeeks 2-4 Repair and Healing 
Gentle tension & loading without lasting Pain (produces pain but no worse after)Progressive return to normal loads & tensionPain (does it last, is it local)      
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Matching stage of the condition to managementWeeks 5 and onward 
Prevent contracturesFull Range movementsNormal loading and tension to increase strength and flexibility 
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Cauda equina
Loss of anal sphincter tone urinary retention or overflow incontience
saddle anaesthesiasciatica 
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Chemical Pain
ConstantRecent OnsetCardinal Signs, swelling,redness, heat, tendernessLasting aggravation of pain by all movementsNo movement abolishes Pain 
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Chronic Pain
not closely linked to mechanical factors or original tissue dammageResponse may take more timeMay not happen at all there could be psychosocial factors 
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Contraindications for MDT
Serious spinal pathologycauda equinaCancer, fractures, widespread neurological deficit
cord signs, infections 
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Hip
exclusion of lumbar spine my mech evaluationPain inc with wt. bearing, eased by rest, or worse first few steps after restPain pattern-groin, ant thigh, knee ant shin, lateral thigh,  possibly buttock, positive pain provocation tests&
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Indications for MDT
Nerve root problemsMechanical back pain-mostly aged 20-55-lumbosacral region, buttocks and thighs-mechanical nature, patient is generally well 
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Inflammatory disorders
gradual onsetmarked morning stiffness and persisting limiation of movements in all directionsperipheral joint involvementIritis, psoriasis, colitisurethral d/c family hx 
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Lifestyle
Poor sitting posture and frequent flexing
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Mechanic Pain
Intermittant pain but,Constant pain can be changed by certain repeated movements cause lasting reduction, abolition, or centralization.Mechanical changes improve with the symptoms 
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Natural Hx
reoccurence, episodes and persistent symptoms are commonNH is quite variable 
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Possible Ca
age(>55)Hx of Caunexplained wt. lossconstant,progressive, pain not effected by loading strategies, worse at rest 
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Possible other serious spinal pathology
systematically unwellwidespread neurologyhx of significant traumahx of trivial trauma with osteoporotic pts.sudden and persistent extremes of pain causing pt to freeze 
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Prevalence of LBP
50-80% of adult pop will have LBP at some point 
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Repair Process
Inflammation-0-5 daysRepair 1st few days for 3 weeksRemodelling 3-4 weeks onwards 
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Risk Factors
1. Individual and lifestyle, Hx of LBP2.Physical or biomech, heavy or frequent lifting,whole body vibration, prolonged and frequent bending or twisting, postural stresses3.Psychosocial 
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stenosis
hx of leg symptoms when walking uprightsitting or leaning fwd abolishes painloss of extsustained extension causes P and relief on flexage >50nerve root signs and symptomsextensive degenerative changes on x-r
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Symptomatic SIJ
exclusion of Lumbar spine and Hip