Spinal cord physical assessment model

Authors

  • Neusa Maria Costa Alexandre UNICAMP; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Marco Antonio Alves de Moraes Universidade Paulista

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692001000200010

Keywords:

physical assessment, spinal cord, low back pain

Abstract

The study describes semiological methods that must be employed in posture and spinal cord evaluation, considering primary health care. The methods used in this study involve the patient´s history, and a specific physical examination which includes a static inspection, posture examination, dynamic inspection, palpation, muscle strength and flexibility assessment, neurological examination and special tests.

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Published

2001-04-01

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2001)

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How to Cite

Spinal cord physical assessment model. (2001). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 9(2), 67-75. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692001000200010