Lecture 12 - Additional ax tools

Question 1

Name the 4 new ax tools

Answer 1

Goniometry
FMS
Tuning fork
Dermatome sensation check

Question 2

3 reasons why use goniometry

Answer 2

1. assess flexibility and ROM
2. used as a tool to evaluate effectiveness of treatment program
3. help motivate the patient

Question 3

T or F: goniometry can be used as a goal

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Define starting position in goniometry

Answer 4

Usually taken from anatomical position of 0 degrees
Patient is usually in supine position

Question 5

Exceptions for starting position in goniometry

Answer 5

SH rotations
Supination/pronation of forearm

Question 6

Define alignment in goniometry

Answer 6

For sagittal plane, the goniometer is along the lateral side of patient
For frontal plane, the goniometer is aligned either ant. or post.

Question 7

Define axis in goniometry

Answer 7

The axis coincides with axis of joint

Question 8

Define moving arm in goniometry

Answer 8

Placed parallel and lateral to the long axis of the moving body segment
Moving segment is distal to the joint

Question 9

Define stationary arm in goniometry

Answer 9

Placed parallel and lateral to the long axis of the fixed body segment
Fixed segment is proximal to the test joint

Question 10

Purpose of FMS

Answer 10

Used to assess mobility, stability and flexibility
Assess athletes at risk

Question 11

FMS uses extreme movements for what?

Answer 11

Make imbalances more noticeable

Question 12

Explain the scoring of FMS

Answer 12

0-3 for 7 tasks (highest possible is 21)
3 = able to perform the task
2 = able to perform task with compensation
1 = unable to perform task
0 = pain associated with the movement

Question 13

What do you do if any of the FMS creates pain?

Answer 13

Full assessment of the region to find where the pain comes from

Question 14

Name the 7 FMS test

Answer 14

• OH deep squat
• In-line lunge
• Hurdle step
• Shoulder mobility
• Stability push-up
• Active SLR
• Rotatory stability

Question 15

3/3 OH squat criterias

Answer 15

• Upper torso is parallel with tibia or toward vertical
• Femur below horizontal
• Knees are aligned over feet
• Dowel aligned over feet

Question 16

3/3 Hurdle step criterias

Answer 16

• Hips, knees and ankles remain aligned in the sagittal plane
• Minimal to no movement is notes in lumbar spine
• Dowel and hurdle remain parallel

Question 17

3/3 In-line lunge criterias

Answer 17

• Dowel contacts are maintained and vertical
• No torso movement is noted
• Dowel and feet remain in sagittal plane
• Knee touches board behind head of front foot

Question 18

What is the distance of the step for the lunge in FMS?

Answer 18

Length of the tibia (toes to knee)

Question 19

3/3 Shoulder mobility criteria (2 mtvs)

Answer 19

Fists are within one hand length
Negative for sx on Yocum’s test

Question 20

3/3 active SLR criterias

Answer 20

• Malleolus (dowel) resides between mid-thigh and ASIS

Question 21

3/3 trunk stability push-up criterias

Answer 21

Males perform 1 rep with thumbs aligned with the top of the forehead
Females perform 1 rep with thumbs aligned with chin

Question 22

3/3 rotatory stability criterias

Answer 22

• Performs 1 correct unilateral repetition while keeping spine parallel to board
• Knee and elbow touch in line over the board

Question 23

If you are suspecting a neurological problem, then ___ should be performed

Answer 23

Sensation check

Question 24

2 types of sensation check

Answer 24

1. sharp vs soft
2. hot vs cold

Question 25

Why use the tuning fork?

Answer 25

Instead of tap test to assess fractures