Topik 1.3 Muscle Bulk Flashcards
1
Q
Explain about muscle bulk measurement
A
Known as Girth Measurement
Commonly used in clinical method to access muscle bulk
2
Q
Indication of muscle bulk
A
Atrophy
Hypertrophy
3
Q
Why measure?
A
-Determine patient impairment
-Provide appropriate treatment
-provide feedback and motivate patient
4
Q
Position
A
-Supine/sitting and segment need to assessed is well supported
- if one limb affected, measure one limb that that affected first
- muscle at rest when measured
5
Q
Calf measurement position
A
Long sitting
1/2 lying
