MSK Concepts; Upper Crossed Syndrome; Mechanical Work

Question 1

What are the motions that contribute to ankle Pronation?

Answer 1

Pronation = Eversion, Abduction, Dorsiflexion

Question 2

What are the motions that contribute to ankle Supination?

Answer 2

Mnemonic: IPAD

Supination = Inversion, Plantar Flexion, Adduction

Question 3

What are the clinical concepts that should be considered for answering MSK intervention questions?

Answer 3

Stretch vs Strengthen

Closed vs Open chain activities for strengthening

Eccentric vs Concentric

Rule of 6: 6 Weeks, 12 weeks and 6 Months

Question 4

What muscles are inhibited with Upper Crossed Syndrome?

Answer 4

Deep Cervical Flexors

Lower Trap/ Serratus Anterior

Question 5

What muscles are facilitated with Upper Crossed Syndrome?

Answer 5

Pectoralis Muscles and SCM

Upper Trap and Levator Scapulae

Question 6

What muscles are inhibited with lower crossed syndrome?

Answer 6

Abdominal Muscles

Glute Med/Min/Max

Question 7

What muscles are facilitated with lower crossed syndrome?

Answer 7

Hip Flexors: Rectus Femoris/Iliopsoas

Thoraco-Lumbar Extensors

Question 8

Mechanical Work of the Muscle? Isometric

Answer 8

Muscle Torque = Load Torque

Question 9

Mechanical Work of the Muscle? Concentric

Answer 9

Muscle Torque > Load Torque

Question 10

Mechanical Work of the Muscle? Eccentric

Answer 10

Muscle Torque < Load Torque