Mobility Flashcards
cell that breaks down bone tissue
Osteoclast
convex curvature
Kyhosis
Concave curvature
Lordosis
muscle fibers, atrophy with age process
sarcopenia
wrist acute flexion
Phalen’s test; special assessment-Look for carpal tunnel
knee back to femur
Bulge test; special assessment-
downward press on knee
Ballottement; special assessment; fluid on the knee?
lying down 1 leg up bent knee, apply pressure to lower leg
McMurray’s; special assessment; Find pain upon flex knee turning to center of body while supine
leg to chest;
Thomas test; special assessment; Flex one knee to chese while other leg rests on surface in supine
active maintain strength when a joint is immobilized;
- special muscle group, against another muscle group or immovable object.
- most beneficial for clients who are immobilized while an injury is healing or who experience severe pain during movement
Isometric exercises
stretching or tearing of ligaments most common are of ankle and knees; may involve swelling; pain & bruising
Sprain
stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon; may cause pain, swelling and muscle spasm, most commonly occur to lower back and hamstrings
Strain
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
RICE therapy
Pain; 0-10
Pulses; compare bilaterally
Pallor; indicate blood loss & coolness to extremity
Paresthesia; decreased sensation; could indicate neural damage
Paralysis/paresis; assess mobility distal to affected body part; indicate nerve damage
PARALYSIS; inability to move
PARESIS; muscle weakness
Using the 5P’s (neurovascular assessment)
Proper alignment prevents contractures stimulates circulation prevents press ulcers prevents thrombophelebitis reduces joint pain and stiffness Increases flexibility and endurance Prevents edema and promotes lung expansion
Importance of Exercise for Mobility
