Evaluation - 4 Flashcards
tissue characteristics
length
strength
play
tone
length
muscle stiffness
adaptive shortening
hypertonicity
MM fxn
muscle stiffness –> length
micro adhesions
macro adhesions
flexibility or “holding”
adaptive shortening –> length
one joint
multi-joint
hypertonicity –> length
central
general
focal
mm function –> length
weakness
endurance
power
strength
MMT
fxnal test
play
layer assessment
layer assessment –> play
superficial
bony contours
perpendicular deformation
muscle tone is assess w/
strumming
palpation
central –> muscle tone
spasticity
quick stretch
general –> muscle tone
whole mm or group of mm
focal –> muscle tone
trigger point
special tests include
specific tests
neurological screening
gait assessment
work hardening
fxnal
x-rays
labs
ligamentous stress tests
if we think the the sxs are capsuloligamentous in nature
ligamentous special tests