Rehabilitation Evalutation - Initial Observation

Question 1

When beginning the initial observation, the first thing you do is….

Answer 1

Watch Before hands on the avoid artificial exacerbation

Question 2

Why observe rising from sitting or recumbency

Answer 2

Lameness is often worse

Question 3

When observing function during weight bearing, what three things should you watch for

Answer 3

1. Weakness
2. Trembling
3. Symmetry

Question 4

When analyzing the function of use of joints, what two things are you observing

Answer 4

1. Joint motion/ limitations
2. Joint postures

Question 5

What is subjective gait analysis

Answer 5

Visualization

Question 6

What is objective gait analysis 3

Answer 6

1. Video (QUANTITATIVE KINEMATIC)
2. Force plate (kinetic- stationary)
3. Pressure mat (kinetic- mobile)

Question 7

During gait analysis, weight bearing should be assessed at _________ and compared to ____________

Answer 7

Stance
Contralateral

Question 8

Gait is analyzed with a ___________ score which is either a…..
____________ ___________ score
or __________ score

Answer 8

Lameness score
Visual analog score
or numerical score

Question 9

Lameness __________ specifies where the lameness originates

Answer 9

Localization

Question 10

Equine Lameness localization forelimb 5

Answer 10

1. Weight shifted caudally
2. Hindlimbs tucked under
3. Back arched
4. Head bob- down w sound limb
5. Head bob- up w lame limb