Posture, Movement Retrainin, And Ergonomics Intervention

Question 1

What does the repetitive strain syndrome assessment consist of?

Answer 1

Postural, movement and ergonomic assessment

Question 2

What is functional capacity evaluation?

Answer 2

Worker’s comp environment; PT’s try to create work environment

Question 3

What 3 positions do you analyze a pt?

Answer 3

-static posture
-dynamic posture
-specific function or task

Question 4

What is posture?**

Answer 4

Static positioning of various joints and body segments

Question 5

What is movement retraining?**

Answer 5

ProMotion of maintenance of optimal postures during ADLs, repetitive tasks and athletics

Question 6

What are ergonomics? **

Answer 6

Study of interaction between the worker and their work

Question 7

What are the 5 characteristics of ergonomics?

Answer 7

Environment, processes, tasks, tools, equipment

Question 8

What is functional capacity evaluation (FCE)?

Answer 8

Set of tests, practices and observations that determine the ability of pt to function in variety of circumstances

Question 9

What is the proper way to lift to care for back?

Answer 9

Back neutral, wide base of support, load close, use legs, don’t twist

Question 10

Why is lifting with the legs beneficial?

Answer 10

-more force and power in LE than trunk
-LE joints larger and more stable
-quads, ITB, glutes better contraction and force transmission through trunk
-larger muscle co-contraction/more GTO activity -> better balance

Question 11

What does twisting with lifting lead to?

Answer 11

-asymmetrical load bearing across spine and trunk
-poor ability to balance
-slack in overlapping annular rings of disc
-isolated strain points and facet impingement

Question 12

What is analyzed in gait/running?

Answer 12

-patellofemoral tracking
-sup/pro of foot
Limited joint ROM
-Achilles Tendinopathies