Movement Analysis Flashcards
1
Q
what is movement analysis?
A
- observation of movement
2
Q
why do we move? (4)
A
- physiological needs
- psychological fulfilment
- social functions
- survival and education
3
Q
what are the four ways we move normally?
A
- smoothly
- effortlessly
- effectively
- safely
4
Q
what movements can be assessed?
A
- all functional movements
5
Q
what should you think about when assessing movements?
A
- think about the severity of the condition
6
Q
what are the four advanced movements?
A
- lying
- sitting
- standing
- walking
7
Q
what movement can assess all neurological conditions?
A
- standing to walking
8
Q
what condition does lying to sitting highlight?
A
- cerebral palsy
9
Q
what conditions do sitting to standing highlight? (2)
A
- PD
- stroke
10
Q
what are the 7 steps in assessing movement?
A
- general observation
- parameters
- static
- dynamic
- segmental observation
- deviation from norms
- clinical reasoning for deviations
11
Q
what are the parameters when assessing movement? (3)
A
- step length
- stride
- base of support
12
Q
what is an obvious manifestation?
A
- tremor
13
Q
what would you assess for static?
A
- posture
14
Q
what would you assess for dynamic?
A
- movement
15
Q
what do you observe from movement? (2)
A
- trunk
- joints of limbs
16
Q
what can you generate hypotheses about?
A
- possible alterations in tone, lack of movement and sensation
17
Q
what are the 5 key aspects to look for when assessing movement?
A
- quality of movement
- range
- level of volitional movement
- ability to perform tasks
- co-ordination
18
Q
what type of goal should long term goals be?
A
- should be participatory goals
