Objective Exam (Accessory ROM) - Musculoskeletal Flashcards
accessory movements
joint integrity and mobility
accessory movements are
occur b/w joint surfaces
involuntary
cannot…
have normal physiological motions w/o accessory motions
how are accessory movements assessed
passive movements of joint surfaces
checking slide and glide of joint
compare to other side
grading accessory movements
0-6
0 –> grading accessory movements
no movement
ankylosis
fused
1 –> grading accessory movements
considerable decrease in movement
2 –> grading accessory movements
slight decrease in movement
3 –> grading accessory movements
normal
4 –> grading accessory movements
slight increase in movement
5 –> grading accessory movements
considerable increase in movement
6 –> grading accessory movements
complete instability
degree of mobility
hypermobility
hypomobility
hypermobility
suggests a loss of continuity, a partial tear or a complete rupture
grades 4-6
how do we tx hypermobility
strengthening