Biomechanical Flashcards
principle of anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system
Biomechanical Frame of Reference
study of how FORCES produce in motion in body parts
Kinetics
study of MOTION of body parts in time
Kinematics
Primary Factors to consider under biomechanical frames of reference
- Joint Range of Motion
- Muscle Strength
- Endurance
The arc of motion which a joint moves determined by the structure of the joint.
Joints Range of Motion
Power of muscle to resist movement
Muscle Strength
to sustain muscle and cardiorespiratory activity.
Endurance
TYPE OF ROM
patient moves joint without the help of a professional.
ACTIVE
TYPE OF ROM
patient moves joint with the help of a professional.
ACTIVE ASSISTIVE ROM
TYPE OF ROM
patient cannot move his joint. Needs professional help
PASSIVE ROM
moves joints with resistance provided by the therapist
RESISTIVE ROM
an instrument to measure the degrees of movement
Goniometer
To test the person’s ability to produce RESISTANCE and/or MOVEMENT under standardized circumstances.
Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)
MEASURE STRENGTH: Grip strength
Hand Dynamometers
MEASURE STRENGTH: Pinch strength
Pinch Gauges
can become a barrier to the use of biomechanical capacities for occupational performance
Pain
What does biomechanical FOR assumes?
- resolving physical impairments will MINIMIZE LIMITATIONS in performance
- INCREASE PARTICIPATION in areas of occupation
HOW WILL YOU MAINTAIN OR PREVENT LIMITATION IN ROM in COMPRESSION?
Wrapping, bandaging
Massage techniques
HOW WILL YOU MAINTAIN OR PREVENT LIMITATION IN ROM in POSITIONING?
Handling, bracing, or splinting to facilitate functional movement
HOW WILL YOU MAINTAIN OR PREVENT LIMITATION IN ROM in ACTIVE OR PASSIVE MOVEMEMT?
through home-based therapeutic exercises on a full range of ROM twice daily
How will you INCREASE the RANGE OF MOTION of a patient?
through:
1. Therapeutic Handling or External Devices such as osthoses
2. Active Stretching though occupations
3. By integrating PAMs
How will you INCREASE the RANGE OF MOTION of a patient with scar tissue or pain?
by integrating physical agent modalities
How can we INCREASE STRENGTH in under BIOMECHANICAL FOR to stimulate muscle contractions?
Integrate any of the following:
1. TheraBand
2. TheraTubing
3. Theraputty (for grips/hands)
How can we INCREASE ENDURANCE in under BIOMECHANICAL FOR to sustain interest and motivation?
Integrate the following:
1. Light resistive exercises
2. Sports and games to facilitate endurance
