Ch. 13 Motor Function Interventions

Question 1

Range of Motion

Answer 1

Measurement of joint range of motion
Full evaluation of all joints, 45 min
Strength: relatively fast and inexpensive, consistent
Weakness: Interrater reliability is lower than intra-rater reliability, accuracy dependent on consistent placement of goni

Question 2

Hand Volumetry

Answer 2

Edema measurement through displacement of water
10-20 min
Strength: Easily accessible way of obtaining accurate measurement of edema
Weakness: Hand must be immersed in water so therapist must be aware of contraindications, takes time

Question 3

Figure of eight

Answer 3

Edema measurement of hand with circumferential tape
1-4 minutes
Strength: Fast measurements and can be used with open wounds or skin conditions
Weakness: Larger studies needed with various populations

Question 4

Manual muscle testing

Answer 4

Measure strength of individual muscles and groups
up to an hour
Strength: no equipment
Weakness: Dependent on experience

Question 5

Handheld dynamometry

Answer 5

Interval scale measures in kilograms
up to an hour
Strength: Reliable
Weakness: Expensive

Question 6

Grip Strength test

Answer 6

measurement of grip strength by pounds or kilograms
5 minutes
Strength: quick and easy measures with norms available
Weakness: need to be calibrated regularly

Question 7

Pinch strength test

Answer 7

Measurement of pinch strength by resistance of pounds or kilos
5 minutes
Strength: Quick and easy measure with norms available
Weakness: calibrated regularly

Question 8

Borg rating of percieved exertion scale

Answer 8

Measurement of perceived cardiorespiratory and muscular exertion
1 minute
Strength: good measure of individual
Weakness: Not consistent between individuals