Table 3.
Ranges of segmental motion for different motion types [38].
| Level of Lumbar Spine | Mean Range (°) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| Lateral Flexion | Flexion | Extension | |
| L1-2 | 5 | 8 | 5 |
| L2-3 | 5 | 10 | 3 |
| L3-4 | 5 | 12 | 1 |
| L4-5 | 3 | 13 | 2 |
| L5-S1 | 2 | 9 | 5 |
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