Biomechanical Approaches: Eval and Intervention Flashcards

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biomechanical approach

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  • ROM, strength, and endurance
  • commonly used for patients with lower motor neuron deficits or orthopedic problems
  • settings commonly used in
    • hand clinics
    • work programs
    • physical medicine and rehab departments
    • ergonomic programs
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conditions when therapists should consult with physician before doing ROM

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  • bone metastasis
  • unhealed fracture or recent disolocation
  • infection
  • postsurgery
  • myositis ossificans
  • subluxed or unstable joints
  • skin grafts
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MMT

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Stabilization- proximal to the joint the muscles crosses over, do not hold over muscle belly being tested

Resistance- apply in opposite direction of movement

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grip strength

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  • uses dynamometer
  • UE positioning: shoulder adducted to side, elbow flexed to 90, forearm in neutral
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types of grip tests

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dynamometer
- place on position 2
- mean of 3 trials of each trial is compared to norms

one trial in all 5 positions for each hand
- bell curve used if person is applying maximal effort

sphygmomanometer cuff/ bulb dynamometer
- used to evaluated grip strength for person w/ arthritis

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pinch strength

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  • uses pinchmeter
  • UE positioning: shoulder adducted to side, elbow flexed to 90, forearm in neutral
  • 3 trials on each hand for all pinch strengths
  • mean of 3 trials on each hand is compared to norms
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types of pinch strength tests

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key/lateral pinch
three jaw chuck (palmar pinch)
tip to tip

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edema measurement

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eval for circumference
- use tape measure in cm
- compare extremities, document landmarks
- measure whole hand, use figure 8 method

eval for hand and arm mass
- use volumeter in milliliters (mL)
- significant change would be more than 10 mL

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MMT grades

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measuring sensation

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  • demonstrate test with vision, then occlude vision for actual testing
  • test uninvolved side first, apply stimulus to volar/dorsal surface
  • peripheral nerve injuries assess for peripheral nerve involvement
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peripheral nerve order of return

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pain
moving touch
static light touch
touch localization

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standard application procedures for sensory testing

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spinal cord injuries
- proximal to distal
neurological disorders
- dermatome patterns
peripheral nerve injuries
- distal to proximal

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types of sensory testing

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light touch- yes or no

localization- yes and points area touched with vision

pain (protective sensation)- sharp or dull

temperature sensation- hot or cold

stereognosis- recognition by touch, correct number of objects
- use identical common objects for people w/ expressive aphasia

moving 2-point discrimination

static 2- point discrimination

proprioception- position sense
- therapist positions involved extremity
- patient copies position w/ contralateral extremity

kinesthesia- movement sense
- therapist moves body part
- patient responds up or down

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moving 2- point discrimination

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  • uses Disk-Criminator, Boley Guage, or paper clip
  • applied proximal to distal
  • responds with one or two
  • normal is 2mm
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static 2- point discrimination

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  • uses Disk-Criminator, Boley Guage, or paper clip
  • applied to fingertips in longitudinal orientation
  • responds with one or two
  • normal- 5mm, poor- 11-15 mm
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coordination/dexterity/functional assessments

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Purdue Pegboard
- tests fingertip dexterity and assembly job simulation

Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test
- test of gross hand/arm movements

O’Connor Tweezer Test
- test of eye-hand coordination using tweezers

Crawford Small Parts Dexterity Test
- measures finger dexterity

Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
- test of hand function

Michigan Hand Outcome Questionnaire
- looks at client perceptions of unilateral and bilateral functional activities

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increasing strength

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  • high resistance, low reps
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isometric exercise

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contraction without movement

  • CONTRAINDICATED FOR PEOPLE W/ HYPERTENSION AND CARDIOVASCULAR PROBLEMS
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isotonic exercise

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eccentric- lengthening

concentric- shortening

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increasing endurance

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increase repetitions, and duration
low resistance

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edema reduction techniques

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  • elevation- extremity above heart

AVOID EXTREME POSITIONS OF ELEVATION FOR PEOPLE W/ RIGHT SIDE HEART WEAKNESS

Manual edema mobilization (MEM)
- requires specialized training
- hand on techniques that activities lympathic system to reduce edema

retrograde massage

MEM AND RETROGRADE MESSAGE IS CONTRAINDICATED WHEN CARDIAC EDEMA IS PRESENT

Compression garments
- coban wrap (digit is wrapped distal to proximal)
- used to decrease edema in digit
- can perform exercises and ADLs w/ Coban wrap

cold packs- most effective w/ elevation

contrast bath
- putting hand in warm and cold water

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Contradictions for MEM and edema reduction techniques

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  • infection
  • grafts
  • wounds
  • vascular/circulation damage
  • blood clots
  • unstable fractures
  • CHF
  • cardiac edema
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scar management

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  • ROM - early mobilization is most effective
  • massage (in circular motion)
  • compression
  • splinting
  • edema control (especially in acute phase)
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desensitization for hypersensitivity

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  • massage
  • textures
  • vibration
  • desensitization kits
  • fluidotherapy
  • desensitization program (should be performed several times daily
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sensory re-education
- massage - textures - vibration - desensitization kits - review safety precautions - loss of protective sensation - at high risk of injury - use safety precautions - avoid use of hand where vision is occluded - impaired discriminative sensation has protective sensation - can't differentiate objects when vision is occluded
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improving coordination
- begin w/ gross motor, them go to fine motor - choose activities where ROM are within reach and yet challenging - begin w/ slow gross movements, then to faster precise movements - accuracy and speed
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energy conservation and work simplification methods
- short rest periods - balance light/heavy activities - organize tasks, gather all necessary items before task - use cart, bucket, backpack to carry items - sit to work at table, high stool for countertop work - organize cabinets so that items are easy to reach - reachers or AE to avoid bending - electrical appliances to decrease effort (mixers, electric can opener) - slide heavy items - use lightweight equipment - rest before fatigue sets in
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joint principles
- use maximal ROM and strength during daily activities Use strongest and largest joint possible - use hip and knees when lifting - push large items rather than pull - lift w/ both hands - carry bags on forearm not wrist -stand directly in front of item when reaching - use AE to hold items for long periods (book holder) - avoids positions of deformity and activities in direction of the deformity - don't start activity that can't be stopped immediately
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body mechanics
- don't move items that are too heavy - slide/push object instead of lifting - directly face object that you can about to lift - keep objects close to body when lifting - pg. 351 for more examples
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superficial thermal heat modalities
- hot packs - paraffin - fluidotherapy - whirlpool
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types of heat transfer
- conduction (hot packs and paraffin) (for superficial structures) - convection (fluidotherapy) - radiation (laser) - conversion (ultrasound) (FOR DEEPER STRUCTURES)
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benefits of superficial thermal therapy
- relieves pain - increases tissue extensibility (increase ROM) - assists w/ wound healing - decreases muscle spasms - check skin prior and after application
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hot packs
- for larger areas of body - temp- 104-113 degrees F - treatment length is 20 min - 4 layers of towel is required - check skin after 5 min
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paraffin
- used to decrease stiffness and improve range of motion - typically used for chronic arthritic conditions, healed amputations, and strains or sprains - feels cooler than water at the same temperature - treatment time is 20 min - temperature is 125-130 degrees F - Paraffin conforms so it is ideal for use in hands and digits - allows for even distribution of heat to the treatment surface, it is easy, efficient, and inexpensive
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fluidotherapy
- temperature 102-118 degrees F - treatment 20 min - typically used on distal extremities such as the feet and hands - allows the therapist access to the patient's extremities while inside the unit to allow for PROM, joint mobilization, and manipulation - used for desensitization, pain, range of motion, wounds, acute injuries, swelling, and increasing blood flow - disadvantage is that the extremity is maintained in a dependent position.
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whirlpool
- most often used as a part of wound care - good for graded active mobilization such as with clients who have wrist fractures and have been immobilized for several weeks - treatment 20 min - disadvantage is that extremity is in dependent position of the extremity -the hand or arm is below the level of the heart and may increase edema, elevate arm above heart or do fisting or pumping
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benefits of cyrotherapy
- relieves pain - controls edema - decreases abnormal tone - facilitates muscle tone - used to treat acute injuries and postsurgical repairs - analgesic effect will last approximately 30 minutes or more - check skin prior and after application
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cold packs
- effective and inexpensive - they target large or multiple areas for treatment - can be combined with elevation to reduce edema - treatment time is 10 to 20 min
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ice massage
- used for targeted areas - smaller localized areas are more effectively treated with ice massage - treatment time is 3-10 min
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types of electrical stimulation
- TENS- decreases pain - NMES- increases muscle contraction and strength
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benefits of electrical stimulation
- pain control - decreases swelling - stimulates and strengthens muscles - muscle re-education - stimulates denervated muscle (muscle that loss their nerve supply)
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types of ultrasound
continuous (thermal) pulsed (non thermal)
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benefits of continuous (thermal) ultrasound
- increases tissue extensibility (increase ROM, decreases joint stiffness) - reduces pain - increases blood flow and tissue permeability - reduces muscle spasms - reaches deeper tissues
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benefits of pulsed (nonthermal) ultrasound
- decreases inflammation - heals tissue - for acute injury - open wounds - ulcers - myofascial trigger points - fracture or bone healing
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precautions for ultrasound
- Acute inflammation -fractures -breast implants - patient with cognitive, language or sensory impairments
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contraindications for ultrasound
- pregnancy - tumors - plastic components - thrombophlebitis -area of cardiac pacemaker - over epiphyseal plates of children - malignancy or tumors - areas with active bleeding or infections.
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depth for ultrasound
- 3HZ is superficial and for shorter durations - 1HZ is deep and for longer durations
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Phonophoresis
- use of ultrasound to enhance the delivery of topically applied drugs - therapist must have a prescription from a physician
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Iontophoresis
- method of topically delivering medication or drugs into a localized area of tissue by using the force of direct electrical current - following treatment, you need to apply a soothing lotion which is non-irritating and has a neutral PH such as aloe vera gel to the area.