lecture 9

Question 1

what is flexibility?

Answer 1

ability to move a joint smoothly through full ROM

Question 2

AROM

Answer 2

active range of motion (dynamic)

Question 3

PROM

Answer 3

passive range of motion (static)

Question 4

RROM

Answer 4

resistive range of motion

Question 5

factors that limit flexibility

Answer 5

bony structures, tissue approximation, excessive fat, muscle and tendon lengths, connective tissue, scarring and contractures, skin, neural tissue tightness, temp of tissue

Question 6

what is ballistic?

Answer 6

bouncing movement in which repetitive contractions of agonist work to stretch antagonist

Question 7

what is static?

Answer 7

passive stretching, go to point of pain and hold for 30s

Question 8

what is dynamic?

Answer 8

resembles sport specific movements (high knees,etc.)

Question 9

what is PNF?

Answer 9

proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation- partner needed (contract/relax)

Question 10

what do you do if you are stretching a neural structure?

Answer 10

modify stretch to eliminate pain (bend knee,etc)

Question 11

what is the most important thing to do before stretching?

Answer 11

warm up

Question 12

variety of modalities

Answer 12

ice, heat, electrical stim, ultrasound, massage, traction

Question 13

what to focus on with modalities?

Answer 13

patient position, stabilization of injured area and actual modality (don’t want ice bag falling off so wrap it on)

Question 14

write all specific treatments in…..

Answer 14

SOAP notes