Intro to Gonio and MMT

Question 1

Rationale for Goniometry and MMT

Answer 1

Ability to conduct test, record grade, interpret findings
Develop outcomes & goals/evaluate progress
Modify Intervention
Motivate patient
Research effectiveness of intervention techniques
Fabricate orthotic/prosthetic/adaptive equipment

Question 2

Osteokinematics

Answer 2

Active, controlled motion

Question 3

Tools of goniometry

Answer 3

Goniometer
Inclinometer
Electrogoniometer

Question 4

Universal Goniometer

Answer 4

Body
Stationary Arm
Moveable Arm

Question 5

ROM

Answer 5

Amount of available motion at a given joint, starting at the anatomical neutral position

Question 6

Example of ROM documentation

Answer 6

L elbow AROM Flx 10-0-130 painful soft end range

Question 7

ROM Variations

Answer 7

Age
Sex
Pathology
Type:
   PROM; AROM; Joint Play

Question 8

Soft end feel

Answer 8

soft tissue approximation

Question 9

Firm end feel

Answer 9

Muscular, capsular, ligament stretch

Question 10

Hard end feel

Answer 10

bone contacting bone

Question 11

Why do MMT?

Answer 11

Test muscle that is innervated by the nerve root testing weak through brake testing

Question 12

Strength

Answer 12

Force/Torque produced by a muscle during a maximal voluntary contraction

Question 13

+ in MMT

Answer 13

Less than 1/2 the range

Question 14

• in MMT

Answer 14

Greater than 50% of the range, but not full

Question 15

MMT testing consideration

Answer 15

Environment; equipment; contraindications; precations