#healthandwellness #clinicalpearls ・・・ #PerfectPearls - Hip and Lumbar Spine Physical Examination Findings in People Presenting With Low Back Pain, With or Without Lower Extremity Pain _____ The etiology of low back pain (LBP) is not well understood. Is it structural, chemical, emotional, a mix of all of the above? _____ Low back pain, especially chronic low back pain can be difficult to assess at times. Part of the reason is that Pain distributions from lumbar spine disorders can be similar or overlap with disorders of the hip and pelvic girdle. _____ Not only do these symtoms overlap, but hip and spine symptoms can coexist causing hip-spine syndrome. _____ The objectives of this study were to: 1️⃣Collect observational cross-sectional data regarding patient characteristics and hip physical examination findings. 2️⃣Compare pain and function in patients with positive hip exam findings with those without them. _____ Results: 🎓Passive hip flexion and hip IR were reduced in those who had ...