Spondylolisthesis

Definition:
'Spondylolisthesis' is the anterior or posterior displacement of a vertebra or the vertebrae column in relation to the vertebrae below. It was first described in 1782 by Belgium obstetrician, Dr. Herbinaux. These "slips" (aka "step-offs") occur most commonly in the lumbar spine. A ''hangman's fracture'' is a specific type of spondylolisthesis where the cervical vertebra is displaced anteriorly relative to the C3 vertebra due to fracture (bone)s of the C2 vertebra's pedicle of vertebral arch.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Stiffness in the back
  • Loss of ROM in the back
  • Tightening of the hamstrings
  • Pain in the low back
  • Shocks of shooting pain from buttock to thigh
  • Numbness and tingling in the legs
  • Sit to stand motion is difficult
Causes
  • Congenital
  • Trauma
  • Degeneration
  • Vertebral fracture
  • Tumor
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Spondylolisthesis Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • TA Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • Prone Spine Extension
  • Wall Squats
  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RL
  • Q Ped UE LE Lift
  • Sit Up Squat
  • WalkFit Program
  • Gait II
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor

Spondylolisthesis Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
  • Lumbar Circuit
  • Plank Hold
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Superman Holds
  • Warrior

Spondylolisthesis Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Plank Hold
  • Straight Leg Sit Up
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Superman Holds
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Plank Hold Alternate UE LE
  • Lunge Walk Med Ball Rotation