Motion Dynamics Flashcards
1
Q
End Feel of Range of Motion
A
Elastic, Abrupt, Hard, Empty, Crisp
2
Q
Elastic End of ROM
A
like a rubber band
3
Q
Abrupt End of ROM
A
osteoarthritis or hinge joint (ex: elbow)
4
Q
Hard End of ROM
A
somatic dysfunction
5
Q
Empty End of ROM
A
stops due to guarding (patient doesn’t allow the motion due to pain)
6
Q
Crisp End of ROM
A
involuntary muscle guarding as in pinched nerve
7
Q
Flexibility
A
Range of motion in a joint or group of joints or the ability to move joints effectively through a complete range of motion (dynamic or static).
