Movement Final Flashcards
Function of the shoulder
Postion the UE in space to allow the distal hand to perform necessary daily tasks, joint function promotes mobility, not stability, function dependent upon integrity of structures.
joints for shoulder and scapula
sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, scapulothoracic, glenohumeral
Movement of scapula
elevation and depression, protraction and retraction, upward and downward
Goniometer
Tool used to measure joint range of motion
stationary arm
Place on the proximal portion of the joint
Fulcrum
Rivet on the goniometer
Appropriate to complete a standardized Rom assessment instead of functional ROM assessment
When functional ROM or joint ROM is limited.
Steps of ROM
- Make sure patient is in a comfortable supported position. 2. Explain the goniometer to the patient. 3. Move the limb through the motion to be able to estimate the available Functional ROM. 4. Palpate the body landmark for measurement. 5. Place the goniometer over the joint axis in the correct position. 6. Establish the starting range of motion number at 0 or -. 7. Have the patient do the AROM or PROM movement that your are assessing. 8. Reposition the moveable arm of the goniometer checking that the axis is still placed accurately. 9. Note the number of degrees at final position. 10. Record the number of degrees to the nearest 5 degrees.
Spasticity
muscle being in a prolonged contraction and muscle fibers shorten. Strength is the muscle contractibility to move the joint through ROM.
May affect muscle strength
age, muscle spasms, muscle fatigue, medical instability
Scapula
pair of flat bones. Primary function: site for muscle attachment. 15 major muscles acting on the shoulder attach to the scapula. Abnormal position means dysfunction to the scapula.
Assessments measure movement
coordination tests, handwriting tests, CNS motor recovery tests, AROM/PROM/ AAROM, MMT
WFL
Within normal limits
Joint movement
is adversely affected by disease, trauma, and aging process
Joint measurement
data assist in accurately evaluating a patients progress
Functional/Informal ROM
the minimum ROM need for performance of occupations
Goniometer ROM testing
calibrated at 0 degrees at starting position up to 180 to 360 degrees. 3 parts stationary bar, moving arm, and fulcrum(axis). Measure Rom in anatomic position except when rotation is measured.
When do you do formal AROM and PROM in testing
When you observe ROM that is not WFL when directed to do so by OTR. When you have demonstrated competent in performing assessment.
MMT limitations
cannot measure muscle endurance, coordination, or performance capabilities. Cannot be used when spasticity is present, Client fatigue/ able to follow commands, client positioning.
General MMT procedure
- OTA instructed by OTR to perform MMT. 2. Check diagnosis and MD order. 3. visual check of muscle. 4. Observation of quality of movement during ROM. 5. Postioning: firm surface, feet on floor trunk/ UE supported. Client performs AROM against gravity,
ROM/ MMT precautions
Inflammation, pain, recent surgery(location of surgery, MD orders allowed ROM), bone cancer, Osteoporosis(limited MMT or none), dementia, COPD, cardiovascular disease, MS, arthritis(modify MMT), CVA(no MMT unless normal AROM),
2 joints at elbow
humeroulnar, and humeroradial
joint in forearm
proximal radioulnar joint
Elbow flexors
biceps, brachialis, brachioradialis, pronator teres