random questions about everything cause who knows what he will throw on this next test. mainly module 2 Flashcards
what is an alpha motor neuron?
efferent neuron - spinal cord to muscle
initiates muscle healing
what is an efferent nerve?
going away from spinal cord
what is an afferent nerve?
going towards the spinal cord
what is a mechanoreceptor?
responds to distortion
what do extrafusal fibers do?
they create tension by contracting
what is a closed pack position?
2 joint surfaces fitting together tightly
what are some factors that affect ROM?
intrinsic factors: inside body or joint: shape, permeability
extrinsic: external factors: work, environment, activities
immobility: stiffness, loss of bone density, lack of lubrication, muscle weakness, deter
benefits of ROM:
new nutrients
stronger muscles
how to measure range of motion?
estimation
goniometer
functional activity
linear
what is isotonic ?
muscle contraction and change of length but not resistance
what is isometric?
contraction but not lengthening
what is isokinetic?
same movement but using a machine
what is autogenic inhibition?
stretching the same muscle you are trying to elongate
what is reciprocal inhibition?
puts tension on a certain muscle that will result in stretching of antagonistic muscle ex) tension on biceps = stretching out triceps
what do muscle spindles respond too?
change in length and velocity … afferent nerve (back to spinal cord)
What GTO’s respond too?
efferent nerve… respond to muscle tension
what is PNF
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (autogenic and reciprocal inhibition)
TRUE OR FALSE: the bigger the cross sectional area the stronger the contraction
true
why do you not use ballistic stretching for pediatrics?
hyperextension can occur
how long do you hold a stretch for geriatrics? and what type of stretch do you use?
60 seconds and static
what does AG stand for?
against gravity
what is osteokinematics ?
movement of whole bone from rolling or sliding movements among the joint
why is immobilization important?
necessary to allow initial stages of fracture healing
is GTO the reason autogenic inhibition works?
yes
where are GTO’s found?
musculotendinus junction
what is the TUG test and what is used for?
timed up and go
used to track progress with speed and endurance
what can we sew?
universal cuffs slings adapting clothing abdominal binders for hernias garments
is static stretching an example of reciprocal inhibition?
no, it is autogenic
ballistic/ dynamic stretching is an example of reciprocal inhibition TRUE OR FALSE
true
what does VAS stand for?
visual analog scale “pain test”