Evaluation - 4 Flashcards
tissue characteristics
length
strength
play
tone
length
muscle stiffness
adaptive shortening
hypertonicity
MM fxn
muscle stiffness –> length
micro adhesions
macro adhesions
flexibility or “holding”
adaptive shortening –> length
one joint
multi-joint
hypertonicity –> length
central
general
focal
mm function –> length
weakness
endurance
power
strength
MMT
fxnal test
play
layer assessment
layer assessment –> play
superficial
bony contours
perpendicular deformation
muscle tone is assess w/
strumming
palpation
central –> muscle tone
spasticity
quick stretch
general –> muscle tone
whole mm or group of mm
focal –> muscle tone
trigger point
special tests include
specific tests
neurological screening
gait assessment
work hardening
fxnal
x-rays
labs
ligamentous stress tests
if we think the the sxs are capsuloligamentous in nature
ligamentous special tests
if we think the sxs are musculotendinous in nature
mm length test
if we think the sxs are intra-articular in nature
special tests for joint
if we think the sxs are extra-articular in nature
special tests for nerves
neurodynamic test