Quote Originally Posted by spud1976 View Post
Hi
In general you wouldn't mobilise as this would make things worse. Also due to the biomechanics of the anterolisthesis you would want to avoid extension. I generally strengthen global flexors (Rectus abdominis etc) to help him control extension.

hope this helps

Paul
I agree, extension usually aggravates a spondylotithesis. Do you know what grade. Are there bilateral fractures? What is the age of the patient etc.

P.S If you have the X-rays some general grading info is as follows:

In anterolisthesis, the upper vertebral body is positioned abnormally compared to the vertebral body below it. More specifically, the upper vertebral body slips forward on the one below.


The amount of slippage is graded on a scale from 1 to 4. Grade 1 is mild (20% slippage), while grade 4 is severe (100% slippage).