Passive Movements Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What are passive movements?
A
Movements performed on the unrestricted range of movement by an external force
2
Q
What are the three external forces that can be used for passive movements
A
Manual
Auto
Mechanical
3
Q
How would you know if the assessment is normal
A
Compare to unaffected side or ‘norms’
4
Q
Contraindications
A
- Immediately post injury
- Early unstable fracture
- Sub-luxation/Dislocation
- Intolerable pain
- Incomplete muscle/ligament tear
- Compromised circulation
5
Q
What are you looking for during assessment?
A
- Reproduction of symptoms
- Restriction of Movement (or ROM)
- Quality of Movement
6
Q
What things should you consider as a therapist when doing passive movements?
A
- Access
- Hand hold
- Movement quality
- Speed
- Range
- Planar or functional movement?
- Caution with 2 joint muscles
