week 1 Flashcards
Describe the outline of a basic MSK objective assessment
Observation
AROM
PROM
Muscle tests (strength and length)
Palpation
Accessory movements
‘Special’ tests
functional tests
What sort of things are you looking for in a basic observation for MSK?
bruising/swelling/scars
visual signs of pain/discomfort
muscle bulk/build/muscle wastage
weight bearing/centre of gravity
What do active movements test?
contractile tissues and inert tissues
What do passive movements test?
inert tissues only but will tension some contractile tissue towards end range
What is a grade 0 on the oxford scale?
no contraction or muscle activity
What is a grade 1 on the Oxford scale?
a flicker of contraction
What is a grade 2 on the oxford scale?
muscle can perform full ROM with gravity eliminated
What is a grade 3 on the Oxford scale?
full ROM against gravity
What is a grade 4 on the Oxford scale?
Full ROM with moderate resistance but not full strength
What is a grade 5 on the oxford scale?
normal muscular strength
What are you feeling for on palpation?
heat
swelling
fear avoidance/ apprehension
pain provocation
increased sensitivity
allodynia
no sensation
reduced sensation