Examination Flashcards
Myotome 1/2
Hip flexion
Myotome L3/4
Knee extension
Myotome L4/5
Knee flexion/ankle dorsiflexion
Myotome L5
Big toe extension
Myotome S1/2
Ankle plantarflexion
Tone
Move leg in all ranges of movement
Red flags
Onset of a new complaint under age of 20 or over 50
Persistent night pain
Unexplained weight loss
SOB
chest pain
sudden weakness
changes in bladder function
Progressive neurological symptoms
Changes in balance/coordination
TART
Tissue texture change
Asymmetry
ROM
tenderness
Skin
Temperature
Thickness
Drag
Vitality
Smoothness
Mobility
Functional screening
Cervical spine
Upper extremity
Lumbar/thoracic motion
Thoracic cage
Lower extremity screen
Which do you list and which do you perform
List cervical spine, upper extremity, and thoracic cage. Perform lumbar/thoracic motion and lower extremity
Posture posterior
Ear levels
Cervical spine
Shoulder heights
Inferior scapula angle
Thoracic spine
Pelvic crests
Gluteal folds
Popliteal folds
Achilles tendon
Foot arches
Posture anteriorly
Head position
Shoulder heights
Clavicle heights
Arm carriage
Innominate levels
Anterior superior iliac spine
Q angle
Foot arches
Posture laterally
Head carriage
Cervical spine curve
Scapula position
Thoracic spine curve
Lumbar spine curve
Pelvis
Knees
Ankles
AROM tests
physiological barrier - muscles, ligaments, joint capsules, joint surfaces