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)
Normal functional reach for women aged 20-40
14.6(+-2.2)
Normal functional reach for women aged 41-69
13.8(+-2.2)
Normal functional reach for women aged 70-87
10.5(+-3.5)
Developed by newton that determines the amount of reach that is influenced by several factors (size and height of an individual)
The Multidirectional Reach Test (MDFR)
Normal reach forward
8.9
Normal reach backward
4.6
Normal reach right lateral
6.2
Normal left lateral
6.6
A quick measure of dynamic balance and mobility developed by Mathias
The Get Up and Go (GUG)
Distance for GUG
3 meters
How long does a healthy adult take to complete the GUG?
< 10 secs
How long does frail elderly or individuals c disability take to complete the GUG?
11-20 seconds
The patient is asked to walk at his or her preferred speed
over a set distance clearly marked on the floor
Timed Walking Tests
can be used to determine the effects of attentional demands by
introducing a secondary task, talking, while walking.
Stops While Walking Test (SWWT)
Another name for SWWT
Walkie-Talkie test
Examines a person’s ability to maintain sitting
balance during static sitting (hands in lap) with eyes open and eyes
closed, as well as during dynamic challenges to balance. Developed by Gorman
Function In Sitting Test (FIST)
How many items does FIST have?
14
A self-report measure that examines how confident an individual
feels while performing 10 items of ADL and functional mobility. Developed by Tinetti
Balance Efficacy Scale (BES)
How is the CN I assessed?
By using aromatic, non-irritable materials such as lemon, tobacco, coffee, and garlic
What is CN II
Optic nn
How is CN II assessed?
Through the use of Snellen chart
How is CN III assessed?
Shining pen light on the eyes
How can a lesion of the CN II be detected?
No pupillary response on the side where light is shone as well as the contralateral eye.
How can a lesion of the CN III be detected?
Absent pupillary response on the contralateral eye where the light was shone
Presence of Ptosis
Vertical diplopia
CN IV
Horizontal diplopia
CN VI
eye muscle responsible for looking down and in
Superior oblique
eye muscle responsible for looking up and in
Inferior oblique
How can CN V be assessed?
Jaw Jerk Reflex
Corneal Reflex
An increased jaw jerk reflex indicates
Bilateral UMNL
Afferent route in corneal reflex
Ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve
Efferent route in corneal reflex
CN VII
Sensory functions of CN V
tongue and face sensation
Facial muscle for raising the eyebrow
Occipitofrontalis
Facial muscle for scrunching the forehead
Corrugator supercilli
Facial muscle for scrunching the nose
Procerus
Facial muscle for moving the nostrils
Levator Labi Superioris Alaeque Nasi
Facial muscle for moving and scrunching the nose
Nasalis
Facial muscle for fixed smile c teeth
Zygomaticus Major
Facial muscle for fixed smile s teeth
Zygomaticus Minor
Facial muscle for elevating the lips
Levator Labii Superioris
Facial muscle for puffing of the cheeks
Buccinator
Buccinator is aka
Kissing muscle
Facial muscle for angling the mouth
Risorius
Facial muscle for wrinkling of the neck
Platysma
Platysma is aka
Muscle of disgust/EGAD
Facial muscle for contracting the chin
mentalis
Facial muscle for mouth closing
Orbicularis Oris
Facial muscle for angling the mouth downward
Depressor Anguli Oris
Facial muscle for depressing the mouth
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Tests for CN VIII
Weber’s and Rinne’s test
What frequency of tuning fork is used for Weber’s test
256 or 512 Hz
What is a positive sign of conductive deafness in Weber’s test?
Sound is louder in affected ear
What is a positive sign of nerve deafness in Weber’s test?
Sound is louder in the normal ear
What is a positive sign of conductive deafness in Rinne’s test?
Bone conduction is better than air conduction
A negative sign for Rinne’s test
Air conduction is better than bone conduction
What is a positive test for nerve deafness in Rinne’s test?
Bone and Air conduction is impaired
Conductive deafness refers to
middle ear deafness
How is CN IX tested?
Gag reflex
FAST method in detecting CVA
Facial Palsy
Arm weakness
Speech slurring
Time to call for help
How many items does Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) contain?
59
Domains of Stroke Impact Scale
Strength
Hand Function
ADL/IADL
Mobility
Communication
Emotion
Memory and thinking
Participation
Common Gait Deviations of MS
Hip hiking/Steppage
Circumduction
Foot drop/slap
Shuffling
Vaulting
Shortened Step length
Knee Recurvatum
Knee buckling
Assessments for MS
10m walk
25ft walk
2 min walk
6 min walk
TUG
Balance assessments for MS
MS walking scale
Berg Balance
Dynamic Gait Index
How many items does Modified Fatigue Impact Scale have?
21
Requirements of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Evidence of LMN degen
Evidence of UMN degen
Progressive spread of symptoms
Schwab and England ADL Scale 100%
Independent, no slowness in ADLs
Schwab and England ADL Scale 90%
Independent; some slowness and difficulty in ADLs; may take twice as long as usual
Schwab and England ADL Scale 80%
Independent; conscious difficulty and slowness; takes twice as long as usual
Schwab and England ADL Scale 70%
Assisted; more difficulty and slowness; takes thrice or four times longer than usual
Schwab and England ADL Scale 60%
Some dependency; exceedingly slow and difficult with considerable errors
Schwab and England ADL Scale 50%
More dependent; needs help c half the chores; difficulty in ADLs
Schwab and England ADL Scale 40%
Very dependent; can assist c chores but only few can be done alone
Schwab and England ADL Scale 30%
Much help needed; only does chores c effort
Schwab and England ADL Scale 20%
Does nothing alone; severe invalid
Schwab and England ADL Scale 10%
Totally dependent and helpless; complete invalid
Schwab and England ADL Scale 0%
Vegetative functions; bedridden
How many items does ALS Functional Rating Scale have?
12
Hoehn-Yahr Disability Stage I
Minimal or absent; unilateral if present
Hoehn-Yahr Disability Stage II
Minimal bilateral or midline involvement; No balance impairment
Hoehn-Yahr Disability Stage III
Impaired righting reflex; Instability upon rising from chair; Some activities are restricted
Hoehn-Yahr Disability Stage IV
All S/Sx present and severe; can only stand and walk c assistance
Hoehn-Yahr Disability Stage V
Confined to bed or w/c
MDS-UPDRS Part I
Non-motor experiences of daily living
MDS-UPDRS Part II
Motor experiences of daily living
MDS-UPDRS Part III
Motor examination
MDS-UPDRS Part IV
Motor complications
How many items does UPDRS have?
42
GCS Eye Opening Rating
4 - Sponty
3 - Speech
2 - Pain
1 - No response
GCS Motor Rating
6 - obeys
5 - localizes
4 - withdraws
3 - decorticate
2 - decerebrate
1 - no response
GCS Verbal Rating
5 - oriented
4 - confused
3 - inappropriate words
2 - incomprehensible sounds
1 - no response
Mild TBI LOC
0-30 mins
Moderate TBI LOC
> 30 min and < 24 hrs
Severe TBI
> 24 hrs
Mild TBI GCS
13-15
Moderate TBI GCS
9-12
Severe TBI
< 9
RLA Level I
No resposne
RLA Level III
Localized response; pt reacts specifically and inconsistently to stimuli
RLA Level II
Generalized response; pt reacts to external stimuli
RLA Level IV
Confused, agitated respose; pt exhibits bizarre and inappropriate behaviors
RLA Level VI
Confused, appropriate response; pt gives appropriate context
RLA Level V
Confused, inappropriate response; pt provides random/fragmented response to stimuli
RLA Level VII
Automatic, appropriate response; pt behaves appropriately in familiar settings
RLA Level VIII
Purposeful, appropriate response; pt is oriented
Mild Head Injury
< 60 mins
Moderate Head Injury
1-24 hrs
Serious Head Injury
> 1 week
ASIA Scale A
Complete; no motor/sensory function is preserved in s4-s5
ASIA Scale B
Incomplete; Sensory but not motor function is preserved in s4-s5
ASIA Scale C
Incomplete; Motor function is preserved below neurological level, more than half of the key ms have MMT < grade 3
ASIA Scale E
Normal; motor and sensory function is normal
ASIA Scale D
Incomplete; Motor function is preserved below neurological level, at least half of the key ms have MMT 3 or more
was developed to provide a subjective score of an individual’s sensitivity to motion
The Motion Sensitivity Quotient (MSQ)
Indication of a score of 0 in MSQ
No symptoms
Indication of a score of 100 in MSQ
Severe dizziness in all positions
In what conditions is Romburg’s test positive?
Acute UVH & BVH
This is a timed test that systematically
measures the influence of visual,
vestibular and somatosensory input
on standing balance
Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance (CTSIB)
CTSIB relies on what sensory systems?
Vision
Vestibular
Somatosensory
Conditions in the CTSIB that indicates visual dependence
2 - Firm, EC
3 - Firm, VC
5 - Foam, EC
6 - Foam, VC
Conditions in CTSIB that indicate somatosensory dependence
4 - Foam, EO
5 - Foam, EC
6 - Foam, VC
Conditions in CTSIB that indicate vestibular dependence
5 - Foam, EC
6 - Foam, VC
Superficial sensations
Pain
Temperature
Light touch
Vibration
Tools used for two-point discrimination
Caliper
Aesthesiometer
Deep sensations
Kinesthesia awareness
Proprioceptive awareness
Vibration perception
Combined cortical sensations
Barognosis
Graphesthesia
Tactile localization
Two-point discrimination
Stereognosis
CN that supplies the MR
CN III