Ms. Bewcyk is a 31 year old office worker with recurrent back pain since the...

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Ms. Bewcyk is a 31 year old office worker withrecurrent back pain since the age of 18. She initially was injured,as a result of a fall, while playing softball with friends.Diagnosis was “muscle strain” and was treated with pain killers andmuscle relaxants. Her back improved quickly, but the pain neversubsided. Ms. Bewcyk feels better when active, but has had a hardtime keeping active due to the varying nature of her back pain.Just recently she had some test done. The results are asfollows:

X- Ray – Normal
MRI – bulging disk between L4-5
Radiating pain from right buttock to right knee

  1. What contraindication must you be aware of with Ms. Bewcyk?

  2. What, if any, issues should you inquire of, or modify of hercurrent employment?

  3. Develop a core program for Ms. Bewcyk.

  4. Develop a cardiovascular conditioning exercise program for Ms.Bewcyk to compliment the

    core strength program developed in question 3.

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1 Disc bulging cause injury to the cushioning and connective tissue between vertebrae This may cause backpain and physically disability The pain is due to release of chemical mediators released due to inflammation Nerve root compression may occur this is because of increased internal pressure and membrane thinning from stretching 2 Standing and lying    See Answer
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