Chapter 2: Manipulation Flashcards
1
Q
What is Manipulation?
A
Applying Passive Movement to a joint to assess the rage of motion (flexion and extension).
2
Q
Manipulation is often used when patients have?
A
Joint injuries or following knee or hip replacement surgeries.
3
Q
Flexion reduces the angel between?
A
The articulating bones.
4
Q
Extension is a straightening movement that increases?
A
The angle between the articulating bones.
5
Q
What is Passive Movement?
A
When another person provides the movement of the patient’s joints, muscles, tendons or ligaments.
