MMT, UE - Spine Flashcards
Muscle performance is based on what 2 factors
- Muscle strength
- Muscle length
How does Medical research council score their MMT’s ***
5
4+
4
4-
3+
3
3-
2+
2
2-
1
0
How does Daniel and Worthingham score their MMT’s ***
Normal **
Good +
Good **
Good -
Fair +
Fair **
Fair -
Poor +
Poor **
Poor -
Trace **
0
What is the myotome for C3
Cervical lateral flexion
What is the myotome for C4
Shoulder elevation (shrug)
What is the myotome for C5
Shoulder ABD
What is the myotome for C6
Elbow flexion; wrist extension
(Waiter position)
What is the myotome for C7
Elbow extension; wrist flexion
(Shooting a basketball )
What is the myotome for C8
Thumb extension; finger flexion
What is the myotome for T1
Finger ABD and ADD
What is the myotome for T2
None
What is the myotome for L1
None
What is the myotome for L2
Hip flexion
What is the myotome for L3
Knee extension
What is the myotome for L4
Ankle dorsiflexion; ankle inversion
What is the myotome for L5
Great toe extension
What is the myotome for S1
Ankle plantar flexion; ankle eversion
What is the myotome for S2
Knee flexion; ankle plantar flexion
Resting length LONG, may develop what?
Stretch weakness
Stretch weakness contribute to what ??
- Contributes to inefficient movement patterns
- Decreased postural support
- Pain
Resting length SHORT, may develop what ?
Adaptive shortening
Adaptive shortening contributes to what ?
- Contributes to restricted ROM
- Poor skeletal alignment
- Pain
What is one joint muscles
Cross and influence the motion of the only one joint
What are examples of one joint muscles
Hip ADD - adductor longus, adductor magnus