Goniometry

Question 1

Full ROM depends on what 2 things?

Answer 1

1. Joint ROM

2. Muscle length

Question 2

Joint ROM is influenced by what 3 things?

Answer 2

1. Bony structure of the joint (joint morphology)
2. Inert tissues (joint capsule and ligament)
3. Contractile tissues (muscles and tendons)

Question 3

What is another name for osteokinematic motion?

Answer 3

Physiologic motion

Question 4

How do we assess osteokinematics?

Answer 4

Goniometry

Question 5

What is another name for arthorkinematic motion?

Answer 5

Accessory motion

Question 6

How do we assess arthrokinematics?

Answer 6

Joint play

Question 7

What is the reference point for goniometry?

Answer 7

Anatomical position

Question 8

What MUST you do when performing goniometric measurements?

Answer 8

Stabilize the proximal limb segment

Question 9

What type of end-feel does elbow extension have?

Answer 9

Bony (hard)

Question 10

What type of end-feel does elbow supination have?

Answer 10

Capsular (firm)

Question 11

What type of end-feel does ankle dorsiflexion with knee extension have?

Answer 11

Muscular (firm)

Question 12

What type of end-feel does elbow flexion have?

Answer 12

Soft tissue (soft)

Question 13

What are the normal end-feels?

Answer 13

Bony (hard)
Capsular (firm)
Muscular (firm)
Soft tissue (soft)

Question 14

What are abnormal end-feels?

Answer 14

Empty
Springy
Muscle Spasm

Question 15

Does ankle dorsiflexion increase or decrease when you go from knee extension –> knee flexion?

Answer 15

Dorsiflexion increases by 5 degrees