MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM EXAMINATION Flashcards
Mechanism of injury (MOI) considerations
(a) Direct Trauma
(b) Overuse/Overstretch
(c) Sudden change in direction
(d) Forceful contraction
Exam Components for an exam
(1) Inspection
(2) Palpation
(3) Range of Motion (ROM)
(4) Muscle Strength
(5) Sensory Evaluation
(6) Special Tests
The grade strength scale
Zero
No evidence of muscle function (including muscle twitch)
The grade strength scale
Muscle contraction but no or very limited joint motion
Trace 1/5
The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion with gravity eliminated
Poor 2/5
The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion against with some resistance
Good 4/5
The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion against gravity
Fair 3/5
The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion against gravity
Fair 3/5
The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion with full or normal resistance
Normal 5/5
When muscle strength is grade ____ or less then disability is present
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