Week 6 - Passive to Active Exercise Flashcards
1
Q
What are the limitations to the Oxford scale?
A
Lack of functional relevance
Non-linearity
Subjectivity between assessors
Only assess concentric motion
2
Q
What are the effects of passive movements?
A
Maintain ROM Prevent contracture Maintain integrity of soft tissue Increase synovial fluid production Increased kinaesthetic awareness Maintain functional movement patterns Reduce pain
3
Q
What are the contra-indications for passive movements?
A
Post injury inflammation Early fractures Pain beyond patients' tolerance Incomplete muscle or ligament tears Hypermobile joints Where circulation may be affected
4
Q
What are the benefits/ effects of Active-assisted exercise?
A
Maintain physiological elasticity and contractility of participating muscle Sensory feedback Stimulus for bones and joints Increase circulation Coordination and motor skills
5
Q
Precautions/ contra-indications of Active-assisted exercise
A
When disruptive to healing
After acute tears, fractures, surgery
Increases pain/ inflammation
6
Q
What are the effects of active exercises?
A
Help maintain muscle strength and range May help muscle strength/ improve CR fitness Increased protein synthesis Strength of connective tissue Increase ROM May decrease pain Greater stability Relaxation via reciprocal inhibition NM pathways Confidence
