Treatment Steps

Question 1

Name 8 contraindications to treatment

Answer 1

Malignancy
Open wound 
Cancer
Broken bone
Poor circulation 
Infection
Acute injury or inflammation

Question 2

What are the 3 questions for informed consent

Answer 2

Do you understand what I’ve told you?
Do you have any questions?
Can I continue treatment?

Question 3

How to perform objective marker?

Answer 3

For ROM- AROM text, must be in position to observe

For pain- AROM with VAS (0-10)

Question 4

What does a test movement involve and why do we do it?

Answer 4

Feel where resistance/pain occurs

Slow, controlled application of force

Question 5

What are the main points for therapist handling? Then positioning?

Answer 5

Are you effective/safe in isolating joint
Confidence
Do you need to keep readjusting

Can the position be maintained for the full treatment duration

Question 6

Different grades use what movements?

Answer 6

GI-small amplitude away from resistance
GII- large amplitude up to resistance
GIII- large amplitude through resistance
GIV- small amplitude at end of resistance

Question 7

How to recheck objective marker post treatment?

Answer 7

For ROM- AROM test, should have increased ROM

For pain- AROM with VAS, should be decreased pain (0-10)

Must be same test as pre treatment