Lab- Extremity Counterstrain Flashcards
what is the normal flexion ROM of the shoulder?
180 degrees
what is the normal extension ROM of the shoulder?
60 degrees
what is the normal horizontal adduction ROM of the shoulder?
130-140 degrees
what is the normal horizontal abduction ROM of the shoulder?
40-55 degrees
what is the normal abduction ROM of the shoulder?
180 degrees
where is the tenderpoint of the supraspinatus located?
midsupraspinatus muscle just superior to the spine of scapula
what is the treatment position for the supraspinatus tenderpoint?
patient’s arm is flexed 45 degrees, abducted 45 degrees, and externally rotated
where is the tenderpoint of the levator scapulae located?
in the levator at the superior angle of the scapula
what is the treatment position for the levator scapulae tenderpoint?
internal rotation of the patient’s shoulder with mild to moderate traction with minimal abduction
where is the tenderpoint of the subscapularis located?
anterolateral border of the scapula on the subscapularis muscle
what is the treatment position for the subscapularis tenderpoint?
extension of the patient’s shoulder with internal rotation and traction
where is the tenderpoint of the long head of the biceps brachii located?
over the long head of the biceps tendon in the bicipital groove
what is the treatment position of the tenderpoint of the long head of the biceps brachii?
pt’s elbow and shoulder are flexed, arm is minimally abducted and internally rotated
where is the tenderpoint of the biceps brachii (short head) coracobrachialis located?
inferolateral aspect of the coracoid process on the short head tendon of biceps or coracobrachialis
what is the treatment position for the tenderpoint of the short head of the biceps brachii?
pt’s elbow and shoulder are flexed, arm is minimally adducted and internally rotated
where is the tenderpoint of the radial head located?
supinator muscle; the anterolateral aspect of the radial head at the supinator attachment
what is the treatment position for the tenderpoint of the radial head?
pt’s elbow is fully extended, forearm is markedly supinated, fine tune with valgus force
where is the tenderpoint for the medial epicondyle?
pronator teres muscle; near the medial epicondyle of the humerus associated with the common flexor tendon and pronator teres
what is the treatment position for the medial epicondyle?
the patient’s elbow is flexed, marked pronation, forearm adducted
what is the normal ROM of wrist flexion?
80-90 degrees
what is the normal ROM of wrist extension?
70 degrees
what is the normal ROM of wrist adduction/ ulnar deviation?
30-40 degrees
what is the normal ROM of wrist abduction/ radial deviation?
20-30 degrees
what is flexion of the wrist coupled with?
posterior/dorsal glide of the proximal carpal bones
what is extension of the wrist coupled with?
anterior/ventral glide of the proximal carpal bones
where is the tenderpoint for the dorsal wrist-extensor carpi radialis?
the dorsal surface of the second metacarpal associated with extensor carpi radialis muscle
what is the treatment position for the tenderpoint of the extensor carpi radialis?
pt’s wrist is passively extended and abducted
where is the tenderpoint located for the dorsal wrist- extensor carpi ulnaris?
the dorsal surface of the 5th metacarpal associated with the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle
what is the treatment position for the extensor carpi ulnaris tenderpoint?
pt’s wrist is passively extended and adducted