Week 1 - Objective Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What are the components of a subjective assessment?
A
Observation AROM PROM Strength Sensation Coordination Reflexes Function
2
Q
What do you look for during observation?
A
Posture and movement
Muscle function, effort, speed, smoothness
Visual behaviour
3
Q
What are we looking for with PROM?
A
Obvious limitations - ROM, sensory awareness
Anxiety/ pain
Resistance to movement - tone, soft tissue shortening, joints
Type of resistance
4
Q
What is muscle tone?
A
A state of readiness in a muscle at rest
OR the resistance to passive movement
