Motion Dynamics Flashcards
Physiological Barrier
limit of active motion
Elastic Range
range between the physiologic and anatomic barrier (end of passive motion)
Anatomic Barrier
limit imposed by anatomic structure; the limit of PROM without breaking/straining/spraining anything
Restricitve Barrier
functional limit that abnormally diminishes the normal physiologic range (b/c of SD);
Coronal/Front/Lateral
bisects the body into front and back halves
Sagittal/Antero-posterior
bisects the body into right and left halves
Horizontal/Transverse
divides the body into superior and inferior halves
ROM Planes: Sagittal/AP
flexion, extension
ROM Planes: Frontal/Coronal
side-bending, abduction, adduction
ROM Planes: Horizontal/Transverse
rotation
Types of Synovial Joints
- Pivot Joint: C1-C2
- Ball and Socket Joint: hip joint
- Condyloid Joint: radius and carpal bones
- Plane Joint: between tarsal bones
- Saddle Joint: between trapezium and 1st metacarpal bone
- Hinge Joint: elbow
Components of Motion
- Direction: flexion, extension, sidebending, rotation
- Range: actual measurements in degrees
- Quality: smooth = normal, ratcheting (parkinsons disease), restricted = contracture or SD, exhibiting resistance to the motion induced (ex. Cerebral Palsy)
End Feel of ROM
- Elastic: like rubber band
- Abrupt: OA or hinge joint
- Hard: somatic dysfunction
- Empty: stops due to guarding (intentionally done by patient)
- Crisp: involuntary muscle guarding as in pinched nerve
Flexibility Definition
ROM in a joint or group of joints or the ability to move joints effectively through a complete ROM
Flexibility: Static
maximal ROM a joint can achieve with an externally applied force (occurs when holding at a barrier and stopping)