Assessment/ROM

Question 1

Goals of flexibility assessments

Answer 1

Identify joint deficiencies and bilateral ROM discrepencies thru comparison in order to create needs analysis when developing programming

Question 2

Shoulder Flexion Assessment

Answer 2

Assesses: Lat dorsi and shoulder capsule

One arm at a time, have client raise harm anterior through transverse plane to 180 degrees with arm fully extended above head. Look for any shifting or pronating during or comparitive differences of both right and left sides.

Question 3

Shoulder Abduction Assessment

Answer 3

Assessment of: Teres Minor and Pec Major

One at a time, begin by having client rotate hand laterally and abduct arm through lateral raise of motion to 180 degrees when arm should be fully extended above head. Note deficiency if unable to fully extend and move arm <180 degrees

Question 4

Shoulder Rotator Assessment

Answer 4

Assessment of: Subscapularis, infraspinatus, and teres minor

Fingerti[p contact test behind back with elbow flexion of 90 degrees-fingertips should touch.

Note results where client is unable to have contact between finger tips

Question 5

What are the three components of the shoulder range of motion tests?

Answer 5

F.A.R.
Flexion
Abduction
Rotator

Question 6

Lateral Trunk Flexion Assessment

Answer 6

Assessment of: Int/ext obliques and quadriceps laborem

administer having client standing in anatomical position and flex from trunk laterally (right or left). Normal range of motion is observed when hand is able to align with the lateral side of respective knee. Results abnormal if unable to bring hand down to knee