GALS examination Flashcards
1
Q
What does GALS stand for
A
Gait Arms Legs Spine https://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/
2
Q
3 history questions for GALS
A
- Do you have any pain or stiffness in your muscles, joints or back?
- Can you dress without difficulty?
- Can you walk up and down stairs without difficulty?
3
Q
What are you observing for gals examination?
A
Muscle bulk
Symmetry
Spine changes
Knee changes
4
Q
Which movements are asked for
A
Touch toes
Flex neck
Shoulder abduction
Hand exam
5
Q
What does squeezing joints exclude
A
inflammatory arthritis
6
Q
For all of GALS what are you assessing
A
Both appaearance and movement
7
Q
Patella tap
A
Looks for effusion.
Push fluid down from bursa and keep pressure. Two fingers to push down twice
8
Q
What is a positive patella tap
A
The patella moves away through fluid
9
Q
What is lordosis
A
Curves inward at lower back
10
Q
What is kyphosis
A
More than 50 degrees of upper back curvature
11
Q
What is scoliosis
A
Sideways curve to the spine. S or C
