MSK Testing Flashcards

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What can MSK fitness improve/maintain? (6)

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  1. Bone mass- fall prevention/decrease fracture risk
  2. glucose tolerance- diabetes/ how well we store & utilize glucose
  3. Musculotendinous integrity- tendonosis/ stronger tendons= decrease chance for tendon rupture
  4. Muscle mass- how well the muscle mass is distributed/diversity of exercises
  5. FFM & resting metabolic rate- increase muscle mass= increase metabolic rate
  6. ADL- activity of daily living/live independently
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relationship of MSK to health

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increase of MSK fitness is positive correlation to bone health, independant living, decrease in falls/fracture, increase psychological health, decrease morbidity & morality

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why MSK testing? (6)

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-Establish baseline values
-Determine resistance loads to use for training intensities
-Asses risk of falling in older adults
-Monitor progress and rehab following injuries
-Asses effectiveness of program
-Identify individuals who have the potential to excel in a particular sport

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3 categories of MSK testing

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Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Muscular power

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Muscular strength- define it, why do we need it & who should test it?

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define- ability of muscle/group to develop maximal contractile force against a resistence in a single contraction with proper technique

why- important for daily living and everyday tasks

who- everyone (preventative medicene)

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define absolute strength

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total amount of weight lifted without adjustment for the participants body mass (1 RM weight/ grip strength)

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define relative strength

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total amount of weight lifted with some type of adjustment for the participants body mass (using strength to displace the body, rock climbing/rowing/gymnast)

-minimum amount of muscle needed to complete movement efficently, too much muscle mass can inhibit the movement

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muscular endurance- define, why and who

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define- the ability of muscle to apply submaximal force for extended periods can be dynamic or isometric

why- must be able to do a movement over and over again, endure intensity of the load & ADL/ life work balance

who- everyone

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define dynamic contraction

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repeated contractions against a load

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define isometric contraction

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sustained muscular contraction

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examples of dynamic submax dynamic test

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  1. absolute submax load (1 RM %)-max 6 reps
  2. relative submax (push ups)
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examples of isometric muscular test

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  1. back extension
  2. plank
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muscular power- define, why & who

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define- the rate at which one can perform work. Combination of strength & speed (maximal strength at a maximal speed)

why- some ADL, mainly performance ID

who- athletes/capable individuals

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how do we measure muscular power (2) with examples

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  1. power based exercise- 1RM or 1 RM % (cleans/snatches)
  2. Velocity based movements- vertical jump/speed of bar movements
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2 Types of muscle contractions and their sub-groups

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  1. Isometric (static) contractions
  2. Dynamic contractions
    -isokinetic
    -isoinertial
    -concentric
    -ecentric
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how is isometric contractions assesed & the pros & cons

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-assessed by cable tensiometers, isokinetic dynamometers, hand grip dynamometer
pro: good data & protocols
con: uncomfy

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why measure grip strength

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  • lower grip strength= risk of heart failure
    -lower GS= detrimental changes in the hearts structure and function
    -lower GS= strong predictor of cardiac death, death from any cause and hospital admission for heart failure
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why is low grip strength correlated with risk of CVD/heart failure

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lack of ability to recruit muscle fibres

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define concentric

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when muscle fibres shortende

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define eccentric

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muscle fibres lengthen

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define isoinertial contraction

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no change in external resistence (inertia) even though the tension by the muscle may flucuate
(ex) change of direction in a sport

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other factors that influence strength (6)

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-physiological properties of muscle
-type of contraction
-ability of nervous system to activate muscle fibres (quickly)
-motivation of client
-strength potential is limited by genetics
-number of fast twitch fibres

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Main factors that influence strength (4)

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  1. muscle length
  2. joint angle
  3. motor unit recruitment
  4. stretch shortening cycle
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describe muscle length when it comes to the influence it has on muscle strength

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-relationship between force and sarcomere length. Force output decreases as sarcomere length increases beyond optimal length (2.0-2.25 um)

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what happens if the sarcomere is stretched too far
insufficient overlap of the myofilaments and the less force will be produced
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what happens if the muscle is over contracted
the potential for further contration is reduced
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how does joint angle influence muscle strength
-force capacity of the muscle varies with the bony lever configuration (joint angle) as the joint moves through ROM -Resistance cannot exceed max force if generated at the weakest point of ROM (sticking point)
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define 'sticking point'
the point at which the point in the ROM that is the weakest and cannot complete the movement
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describe ascending strength curve and example
-as joint angle increase so does force -hardest at bottom (bench press/squat)
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define descending strength curve and example
-joint angle decreases and force increases -hardest at top (rows, chin ups, leg curls)
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define bell shaped curve angle and example
-hardest in the middle (deadlift, bicep curl, leg ext.)
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how does motor recruitment influence muscular strength
-must be able to fire all muscle fibres quickly and in order (small muscle fibres then big muscle fibres)
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how does the stretch shortening cycle influence muscular strength
pre stretching a muscle by lengthing or doing eccentric contraction prior to concentric contraction (pre load)
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what factors should be controlled when conducting strength tests to ensure high reliability
-appropriate clothing -food/hydration/sleep -avoid high intensity exercise 48hr before the test -follow protocols of test
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CSEP-PATH assessment protocols (5)
-prepare all paper work in advance -equipment is calibrated -ask permission to touch client -explain purpose of test, describe the protocol & test termination criteria -demonstrate the protocol before client starts
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how does strength decrease with age
-decrease muscle mass -decrease bone mass -decreased metabolism -decreased glucose tolerance -decreased musculotendinous integrity