Mobility and posture Flashcards
What does a PT do
diagnose and manage
restore, maintain, and promote
onset, symptoms, and progression
stability - mobility what are we working toward
move from dependence to independence
as much as possible as normal as possible
Biomechanics
having a good center of mass and making sure lever arm is small brining body close to client and posture
external force
forces outside of body
gravity friction - both good and bad
internal forces
produced by the body
tensile load
pulling, flexibility
Good = increasing flexibility of a muscle
Bad = overstretch of a muscle
compressive load
compression coming down from a jump
distractive load
like dislocating pulling apart
shear
side to side
skin breakdown -> especially in patients that can’t feel it
bending
greenstick fracture, butterfly fracture
torsion
twisting load
combined
multiple types
bad load for spine
compression and bending
stability mobility what makes it up
BoS
truck stabilization
controlled mobility
static stability
controlled mobilty
Occurs when the center of mass intentionally moves beyond the base of support and then back within the base of support
open kinetic chain
distal segment free
leg extensions
non weight bearing
closed kinetic chain
distal segment stabilized
squat
weight bearing
Stabilization
Ability to hold one attachment site while allowing the other attachment site to move
purpose of drapping
Maximize patient dignity
Allow therapist access
Protect the patient’s clothing
An advantage of upright positioning is that
It varies demand on the heart
A patient that requires someone within arm’s reach but has a low probability of having a problem requiring assistance would need
Supervision
Static stability
maintaining and controlling the body’s orientation in space
