Lecture 3 - Clinical reasoning and MSK exam Flashcards
1
Q
what are the components of a Physical Exam
A
Observation Functional palpation AMT PMT IMT PAMS Neuro exam special tests
2
Q
For non-irritable patients what range do you work in
A
R2 or P2
3
Q
For irritable patients what range do you work in
A
P1
4
Q
If AMT = PMT what do you have a contractile or non-contractile issue
A
non-contractile
5
Q
What is the aim of a musle length test
A
to determine if the musculo-tendinous is capable of passively lenghtening
6
Q
what is the aim of a neural provocation test
A
to examine the response of movement of nerve, surrounding CT and the associated vessels
7
Q
What testes do you perform for contractile vs non-contractile
A
contractile: IMT, muscle strenght, functional strenght, Muscle length
non-contractile: stressful procedure passive accessories
