Musculoskeletal Assessment Flashcards
Sagittal Plane
Separates left and right lateral halves
Frontal Plane
Separates anterior and posterior halves
Transverse Plane
Separates superior and inferior halves
Sagittal Axis
Runs through the FRONTAL plane. Frontal plane movements move about this axis.
Frontal Axis
Runs through the SAGITTAL plane. Sagittal plane movements run about this axis.
Vertical Axis
Runs through the TRANSVERSE plane. Transverse movements (rotation) move about this axis.
What is kinematics?
The study of motion without regard for the forces that are creating the motion. It describes the type, direction, and magnitude of motion; location of the bony segment in space; and the rate of change or velocity of the segments.
What is a translatory motion?
It is linear displacement.
What is a rotary motion?
It is angular displacement.
What are arthrokinematics?
Refers to the movement of joint surfaces. Classifies movement as slides (glides), spins and rolls
0 Joint Motion Grade
Ankylosed
1 Joint Motion Grade
Considerable hypomobility
2 Joint Motion Grade
Slight hypomobility
3 Joint Motion Grade
Normal
4 Joint Motion Grade
Slight hypermobility
5 Joint Motion Grade
Considerable hypermobility
6 Joint Motion Grade
Unstable
What is osteokinematics?
Gross movement of the shafts of bony segments, measured by goniometry.
What are degrees of freedom?
Type of motion available at joint. The number of degrees of freedom varies according to structure of joint.
Where is the starting position(s) for measuring all range of motion?
Anatomical or neutral position
What ROM notation system do we use?
0 to 180 degree notation system
What factors can affect range of motion?
Age, gender, BMI, disease, occupation, recreation, culture
What kind of information does active range of motion provide?
Willingness to move, coordination, muscle strength, joint range of motion, pain or structural restriction
True or false: Pain-free, unrestricted active range of motion within expected range requires further assessment.
False, it does not.
What are some reasons why there could be limited active range of motion?
Inflammation or injury to muscle tissue, irritation or pinching of non-contractile tissues, structural blocks, joint effusion or edema, capsular tightness, lack of muscle length or inadequate force production, excessive muscular or adipose tissue
What is active assistive range of motion?
Arc of motion produced by the individual’s muscle contraction assisted by an external force.