Resisted Range of Motion (ResROM) & MMT

Question 1

What factors influence muscle function?

Answer 1

STRENGTH - Might be limited

PAIN - Muscle not wanting to work

CO-ORDINATION - Age effects co-ordination & balance

Question 2

How will position of the muscle affect ROM?

Answer 2

Muscle is strongest in mid-range (middle of a lift)

That is why muscle ability is tested in mid-range

Question 3

What is an ISOTONIC Contraction?

Answer 3

Muscle tension stays the same but length of muscle changes:-

CONCENTRIC = Muscle shortens

ECCENTRIC = Muscle lengthens

Question 4

what is an ISOMETRIC Contraction?

Answer 4

Muscle tension increases but length stays the same

Question 5

How does ‘Function’ work?

Answer 5

Both strength & ROM working together

Muscle’s ability (strength & coordination)

Available range (passive range)

Question 6

What is MMT?

Answer 6

The measure of how much force a muscle can generate

Question 7

What 3 ways are there to evaluate strength?

Answer 7

Observation

Functional assessment

MMT

Question 8

Why is MMT beneficial?

Answer 8

You get standardized results every time

observation is not as accurate - unstandardized

Question 9

what is a ‘Functional Abilities Assessment’?

Answer 9

Determines what a person can do after accident/injury

Question 10

What is the purpose of MMT?

Answer 10

Helps us know how to get to our goal

Helps us decide what exercises to get to full or partial function

Question 11

what is the difference between ResROM & MMT?

Answer 11

ResROM uses 2 finger pressure to complete full ROM

MMT is weight of full hand to make client try & move joint