Clinical Testing Considerations

Question 1

Receptor Order of Testing

Answer 1

-Extroceptors
-muscle receptors
-joint receptors
-high level (sterognosis and 2 point dis.)

Question 2

Sensory Exam Order of Testing

Answer 2

-light touch
-sharp/dull
-temp
-Monofilament
-proprioception
-kinesthesia
-vibration
-2 point localization
-parietal lobe screen

Question 3

Clearing the cervical spine

Answer 3

-to rule out spine in upper body complaints
-all 6 plans (rotation, side bend, extension, flexion)

-AROM
-RROM
-Overpressure
-Distraction/Compression

Question 4

Coordination Testing Recommendations

Answer 4

-test 1 of each: UP, LE, unsupported gait

Question 5

Neurological Testing Procedure

Answer 5

-self report measure

-AO3 (if needed)

-Screen (gait, mobility, posture, balance, scars)

-Neurosensory or
Implication Test

-ROM 3

-MMT 3

-Performance Measure

Question 6

Musculoskeletal Testing Procedures

Answer 6

-self report measure

-Screen (gait, mobility, posture, balance, scars)

-Clearing the spine or
Implication Test

-ROM 3

-MMT 3

-Performance Measure

Question 7

Clearing the Lumbar Spine

Answer 7

AROM
-Flexion: Bend forward
-Extension: hands on hips
-Lat SB: arms to the side
-Rotation: arms crossed, stabilize hips

RROM
-Flexion: resist being pulled back
-Extension: resist being pushed
-Lat SB: push shoulder down, stabilize contra pelvis
-Rotation: Pull one shoulder back, stabilize contra pelvis

Overpressure
-Flexion: sitting, Bend forward hands together, stabilize low back with forearm and push upper back with other forearm
-Extension: sitting, cross arms and arch back, stabilize low back with forearm and push chest
-Lat SB: sitting, lean to one side using trunk only, push ipsi shoulder down, stabilize contra pelvis
-Rotation: arms crossed, rotate to one side, push isi shoulder

Question 8

Testing Order For Class

Answer 8

1. Dermatome
2. Periperal N.
3. Opposite Tracts
4. Myotome
5. Reflexes
6. ROM Screen
7. ROM Testing
8. MMT
9. Outcome Measure