Week 1 Flashcards
what is a clear indication that there is a muscular-skeletal problem?
if something hurts with movement and is relieved with rest
active pain
pain experienced by the patient as they are performing a certain movement
what does active pain implicate
problems with muscles and/or tendons
passive pain
pain experienced by the patient when you are mechanically moving a part of their body for them
what does passive pain implicate
problems with joint, cartilage or ligament
which range of motion is greater? active or passive?
passive
when would active range of motion be decreased?
due to muscle weakness and or nerve damage
when would passive range of motion be decreased?
due to a mechanical problem such as bone spurs or meniscus tear
what is burning pain indicative of
nerve damage
what is sharp/shooting/electrical pain indicative of
herniation / nerve damage
what is tingling pain indicative of
circulatory / muscles squeezing nerves
what is dull achy pain indicative of
muscle trigger points
what is throbbing pain indicative of
circulatory
what is itchy pain indicative of
?
what is loss of feeling indicative of
circulatory / nerve damage
what is an increased or decreased temperature sensation indicative of
muscle squeezing capillaries going into a region (decreased temp)
sympathetic nervous system causing temp change
150 - 180 degrees is the ROM for shoulder…
flexion
45 - 60 degrees is the ROM for shoulder…
extension
180 degrees is the ROM for shoulder…
abduction
120 occurs in shoulder joint and 60 in the scapula
45 degrees is the ROM for shoulder…
adduction
