Mobility Flashcards
Define Abduction
Moving away from the midline
Define Adduction
Moving towards the midline
Define circumduction
Conical movement of a body part
Define flexion
Decreasing the angle of the joint
Define Extension
Decreasing the angle of the joint
Define hyperextension
Extending beyond the normal extension line
Define Dorsiflexion
To bend towards its upper surface
Define plantar flexion
Bend towards its lower surface
Define rotation
Bone or whole limb pivots or revolves around a single long axis
Define internal rotation
Rotation towards the axis of the body
Define external rotation
rotation away from the axis of the body
Define pronation
rolling inwards motion of the foot
Define supination
Rolling outward motion of the foot
What is isotonic exercise
Contracting muscle shortens against constant load *Lifting weights*
What is isometric exercise?
Joint angle and muscle strength don’t change during contraction
Isokinetic
Movement at a constant speed regardless of force applied
Supine position
Laying on back
Prone position
Laying on stomach
Sim;s position
On left side upper leg flexed at hip and knees, lower leg is straight and upper arm flexed and rested
What is High Fowlers position?
Head of bed at or close to a 90 degree angle
What is semi Fowlers?
Head of the bed at 30-45 degrees
What is trendelenburg position?
Full supine with feet elevated above the head 15-30 degree incline
What is reverse trendelenburg?
Full flat supine with 15-30 degree incline head above feet
Define Range of motion
The full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and extension
