Foundational concepts of synovial joints and tissue types Flashcards
(31 cards)
What are contractile tissues?
- muscle belly
- Tendons
What are non-contractile tissues?
- joint capsules
- ligaments
- nerve sheathes
- dura mater
- cartilage
- bursa
(true/false) There is some mobility within a joint capsule even though it is classified as non-contractile tissue.
true
Definition: Pt can perform 100% of the movement
AROM
Definition: Therapist performs 100% of the movement and the patient is relaxed
PROM
What form of ROM do you assess end-feels of a joint?
PROM
What form of end-feel has a firm barrier with a little spring?
Capsular
What is an example of a capsular end-feel?
Forearm supination
What form of end-feel has tension within the muscle?
Muscle stretch
What is an example of a muscle stretch end-feel?
Hip FLX with knee straight (SLR)
Knee flexion is an example of a ____ end-feel.
soft tissue approximation
Pain is often present with a ___ end-feel.
spasm
The latissimus dorsi guarding during shoulder FLX PROM is an example of a ____ end-feel
spasm
An end-feel where there is pain BEFORE the true end-feel.
empty
End-range elbow EXT is an example of a ___ end-feel
bony
What are the different types of passive movements?
compression, gliding, distraction
Distraction is (perpendicular/parallel) to the joint surface.
perpendicular
Gliding is (perpendicular/parallel) to the joint surface
parallel
Definition: wave-like motions during passive movements
oscillations
Open packed position has (minimal/maximal) contact between the articulating structures.
minimal
What joint position is often referred to as the Loose Packed position?
OPP
Closed packed position has (minimal/maximal) contact between the articulating structures.
maximal
Definition: unique pattern of capsular tightening associated with immobility resulting from trauma and/or pathology
capsular pattern
(true/false) Each synovial joint has the same capsular pattern
FALSE!
