Neuromuscular Assessments Flashcards
Common structures affected in the upper limb in UMN syndrome include
Scapula
Common lower limb structures affected in UMN syndrome
Pelvis
Hip
Foot and Ankle
Trunk
Affected muscles of the scapula in UMNL
Rhomboids
Affected muscles of the pelvis in UMNL
Quadratus Lumborum
Affected muscles of the Hip in UMNL
Adductors, Gracilis, G. Max
Affected muscles of the knee in UMNL
Quadriceps
Affected muscles of the foot and ankle in UMNL
Gastrocsoleus, Tibialis posterior, Long toe flexors, Extensor hallucis longus, Peroneus longus
Affected muscles of the hip and knee during prolonged sitting posture in UMNL
Iliopsoas
Rectus femoris
Pectineus
Hamstrings
Affected muscles of the trunk in UMNL
Rotators
Internal/External obliques
Location of lesion in UMNL
CNS cortex, brainstem, corticospinal tracts, spinal cord
Location of lesion in LMNL
Cranial nerves, Anterior horn and spinal roots of the spinal cord, Peripheral nerves
Diagnosis or pathology of UMNL
stroke, TBI, SCI
Diagnosis or pathology of LMNL
Polio, Guillain-Barre’s Syndrome, Peripheral Nerve Injury
Peripheral neuropathy, radiculopathy
Muscle tone in UMNL
Increased; hypertonia
Velocity dependent; spastic
Muscle tone in LMNL
Decreased; hypotonia, flaccid
Non-velocity dependent
Involuntary movements in UMNL
Muscle spams in flexors or extensors
Involuntary movements in LMNL
With denervation: fasciculations
pt Strength in UMNL
Ipsilateral weakness/paralysis (CVA)
Bilateral weakness/paralysis (SCI)
Contralateral if above decussation in medulla
Muscle bulk in UMNL
Disuse atrophy; widespread distribution, especially of antigravity ms
Muscle bulk in LMNL
Neurogenic atrophy; focal distribution, severe wasting
Voluntary movements in UMNL
Impaired or absent
Voluntary movements in LMNL
Weak or absent if nerve is interrupted
MAS grade 0
No increase in muscle tone
MAS grade 1
Slight increase in tone manifested by catch and release at the end ROM
MAS grade 1+
Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by catch followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder of the ROM
MAS grade 2
More marked increase in tone though most of the ROM but joint is easily moved
MAS grade 3
Considerable increase in muscle tone; passive testing is difficult
MAS grade 4
The affected part is rigid in flexion or extension
What do you ask the patient to draw in the MMSE?
Overlapping pentagons with one being inverted
Mental Status Examination must be oriented to the
person
place
date
situation
What is asked during the memory part of the mental status examination?
Current events
Give the patients four objects to remember in 5 minutes
Recent Memory
“If I say 1-2-3 you say 3-2-1”
Digit Span Forward
Serial subtraction 100 - 7 or 30 - 3
Arthematic
Compare and Contrasting two objects
Ability to abstract: Similarity and Differences
Listen to the patient as he answers questions.
Speech and Language
Have the patient draw a clock at 11:15.
Visual-spatial skills
Generalized ms weaknes
Asthenia
Loss of ability to associate ms together for complex movements
Asynergia
Increased time required to initiate voluntary movements
Delayed reaction time
Disorder of the motor component of speech articulation
Dysarthria
Impaired ability to perform rapid alternating movements
Dysdiadochokinesia
Inability to judge the distance or range of a movement
Dysmetria
Movements are performed in a sequence of component parts rather than as a single smooth activity
Dyssynergia
Ataxic pattern; broad base of support; postural instability
Gait disorders
Ataxic gait is aka
Drunken gait
Hypotonia
Decreased ms tone
Hypermetria
Overestimation of distance or range needed to accomplish a movement
Hypometria
Underestimation of distance or range needed to accomplish a movement
Rhythmic, quick, oscillatory, back-and-forth movements of the eyes
Nystagmus
Patient is unable to stop sudden limb motion
Rebound phenomenon
Involuntary oscillatory movement resulting from alternate contractions of opposing ms groups
Tremor
Coordination tests that address components of limb movements
Nonequilibrium tests
Coordination tests that consider the ability to maintain the body in equilibrium with gravity both statically and dynamically
Equilibrium tests
Nonequilibrium tests
Finger-to-nose
Finger-to-therapists nose
Finger-to-finger
Alternate nose-to-finger
Finger opposition
Mass grasp
Pronation/supination
Tapping (foot/hand)
Rebound test
Pointing and pointing past
Alternate heel-to-knee; heel-to-toe
Toe to examiner’s finger
Heel on shin
Drawing a circle
Fixation or position holding
Tests for dydiadochokinesia
Finger-to-nose
Alternate nose-to-finger
Pronation/Supination
Knee flexion/extension
Walking, alter speed or direction
Tests for dsymetria
pointing and past pointing
drawing a circle
heel on shin
placing feet on floor markers
Tests for dyssynergia
Finger-to-nose
Finger-to-therapists finger
Alternate heel-to-knee
Toe-to-examiner’s finger
Tests for hypotonia
passive movements
DTR
Tests for intentional tremors
finger-to-finger
finger-to-therapists finger
toe-to-examiner’s finger
Tests for resting tremors
observation patient at rest; limb or jaw movements
observation during functional activities
Tests for postural tremors
observation of steadiness
Tests for asthenia
Fixation or position holding
Application of manual resistance to determine ability to hold
Tests for rigidity
passive movements
observation during functional activities and resting posture
Tests for Bradykinesia
Walking, observation of arm swing and trunk motion
Nonequilibrium test grade 4
normal
Nonequilibrium test grade 3
minimal impairment; slightly less than normal control, speed, and steadiness
Nonequilibrium test grade 2
moderate impairment; accomplishes activity; slow, awkward, and unsteady movements
Nonequilibrium test grade 1
severe impairment; can only initiate activity; movements are slow with significant unsteadiness
Nonequilibrium test grade 0
activity impossible
Functional balance grade 4
Normal; pt able to maintain steady balance s handhold support. pt accepts maximal challenge and can shift weight easily within full ROM in all directions
Functional balance grade 3
Good; pt is able to maintain balance s handhold support. pt accepts moderate challenge
Functional balance grade 2
Fair; pt able to maintain balance c handheld support; may require minimal assistance. pt accepts minimal challenge
Functional balance grade 1
Poor; pt requires handhold support and moderate to maximal assistance. pt cant accept challenge
Functional balance grade 0
pt unable to maintain balance
Developed by Tinetti and measures static and dynamic balance
Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA)
Total possible score of the original Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA)
28
POMA scores < 19
high risk for falls
POMA scores bet 19-24
moderate risk for falls
Total possible score of Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) II
54
Developed by Duncan to provide a quick screen of balance problems in older adults
Functional Reach Test
Normal functional reach for men aged 20-40
16.7 (+-1.9)
Normal functional reach for men aged 41-69
14.9(+-2.2)
Normal functional reach for men aged 70-87
13.2(+-1.6)