9/4a intro to ROM Assessment

Question 1

How do you test range of motion?

Answer 1

1. have the patient try active range of motion, see how willing they are are to move
2. Estimate range of motion
3. Test End Feel - passive range of motion
   - Firm
   - Soft
   - Hard
   - Empty
4. Use goniometer to get range of motion in passive
5. stabilize proximal segment always
6. look for compensations

Question 2

End Feel

Answer 2

Passive range of motion

Question 3

Firm End Feel

Answer 3

tissue stretch - neck flexion/extension/rotation/side bending

Question 4

Soft End Feel

Answer 4

tissue approximation - elbow flexion, bicep touching forearm

Question 5

Hard End Feel

Answer 5

Bone on bone - elbow extension

Question 6

Empty End Feel

Answer 6

Pain limiting your ability to go to full end range, often in patients with acute injury