Joint MObs (wk 1) Flashcards
Loss of motion at a joint could be due to what reasons? (6)
a. Pain and muscle guarding
b. Joint hypomobility (Grade ¾ Joint Glides)
c. Joint effusion (inflammation)
d. Contractures or adhesion in joint capsule or supporting structures
e. Combination
What are the objectives of manual therapy? (5)
a. Pain modulation
b. Address tissue extensibility
c. Address muscle guarding
d. Peripheral effects (improve circulation, fluid/waste uptake, improve healing, etc.)
e. Improve tolerance for other interventions
How do you assess the effectiveness of manual therapy?
Test re-test
What position of the joint do you perform assessment?
quality and quantity of joint movement in resting position
Open pack position of z joint?
midway between flexion/extension
Open pack position of TMJ?
Mouth slightly open
Open pack position of GH?
55 deg abduction, 30 hor add, slight ER
Open pack position of AC/SC?
Arm by side
Open pack position of ulnohumeral?
70 flex
10 supination
Open pack position of radiohumeral?
full ext
full supination
Open pack position of Proximal radioulnar?
70 flex
35 supination
Open pack position of distal radioulnar?
10 supination
Open pack position of Wrist?
flight flex and ulnar deviation
Open pack position of CMC?
midway between abduction/adduction and flexion/extension
Open pack position of MCP?
slight flexion
Open pack position of IP?
SLIGHT FLEXION
Open pack position of Hip
30 flex
30 abduction
0-5 ER
Open pack position of Tibiofemoral?
25 flex
Open pack position of patellofemoral?
full extension
Open pack position of talocrural (ankle)
10 plantarflexion
midway between inversion and eversion
Open pack position of subtalar/midtarsal/tarsometatarsal?
Midway between extremes of ROM
Open pack position of MTP?
Neutral
Open pack position of IP of foot?
Slight flexion
What 3 characteristics are you assessing in joint mobility assessment?
- Gross quantity (hyper, hypo, normal)
- End-feel (firm, hard, empty)
- Provocation (painful, painless)
Manual therapy techniques involving movement of articulating surfaces with intention of: (6)
- Regaining normal ROM
- Improving joint capsule extensibility
- Regaining normal distribution of forces and stresses on a joint
- Reducing pain
- Lubricating joint surfaces
- Providing nutrition to joint structures
T/F Manual therapy is most effective when combined with a comprehensive treatment plan
True
Absolute or relative contraindication:
Osteoporosis
Relative Contraindications
Absolute or relative contraindication:
Malignancy in area of treatment
Absolute Contraindications
Absolute or relative contraindication:
Fusion of the joint
Absolute Contraindications
Absolute or relative contraindication:
Arthroplasty
Relative Contraindications
Absolute or relative contraindication:
Practitioner lack of ability
Absolute Contraindications
Absolute or relative contraindication:
Hypermobility
Relative Contraindications