week 1

Question 1

Describe the outline of a basic MSK objective assessment

Answer 1

Observation
AROM
PROM
Muscle tests (strength and length)
Palpation
Accessory movements
‘Special’ tests
functional tests

Question 2

What sort of things are you looking for in a basic observation for MSK?

Answer 2

bruising/swelling/scars
visual signs of pain/discomfort
muscle bulk/build/muscle wastage
weight bearing/centre of gravity

Question 3

What do active movements test?

Answer 3

contractile tissues and inert tissues

Question 4

What do passive movements test?

Answer 4

inert tissues only but will tension some contractile tissue towards end range

Question 5

What is a grade 0 on the oxford scale?

Answer 5

no contraction or muscle activity

Question 6

What is a grade 1 on the Oxford scale?

Answer 6

a flicker of contraction

Question 7

What is a grade 2 on the oxford scale?

Answer 7

muscle can perform full ROM with gravity eliminated

Question 8

What is a grade 3 on the Oxford scale?

Answer 8

full ROM against gravity

Question 9

What is a grade 4 on the Oxford scale?

Answer 9

Full ROM with moderate resistance but not full strength

Question 10

What is a grade 5 on the oxford scale?

Answer 10

normal muscular strength

Question 11

What are you feeling for on palpation?

Answer 11

heat
swelling
fear avoidance/ apprehension
pain provocation
increased sensitivity
allodynia
no sensation
reduced sensation