Tardieu Scale Flashcards
1
Q
Patient position
A
Patient supine with head midline
2
Q
Velocities
A
V1: slows as possible
V2: speed of fall with gravity
V3: fast as possible
3
Q
0
A
No resistance throughout course of passive ROM
4
Q
1
A
Slight resistance throughout course of PROM
No clear catch a precise angle
5
Q
2
A
Clear catch at precise angle interrupting PROM followed by a release
6
Q
3
A
Fatigable clonus for
7
Q
4
A
Unfatigable clonus for >10 sec when maintaining pressure at precise angle
8
Q
5
A
Joint is immovable
