All of the Following Statements Are True About Functional Position

question 14

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true about functional position (bias) of the spine except:

• A) The functional position may change as tissues heal and the individual gains mobility and strength.
• B) If a person has an extension bias,it means they have a disk lesion.
• C) A person with a non-weight-bearing bias is sensitive to the effects of gravity and feels greatest relief when lying down.
• D) The functional position is not a static position but a range where nontraumatic or safe activity can occur.

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