EARLY VOCAB
Which term indicates that a tissue will return to it's original length after being stretched?
Elasticity
Define Functional Ambulation
how a person walks while achieving a goal
In what order would range of motion be assessed?
AROM > PROM
Collagen
Name one ball in socket joint
shoulder (glenohumeral)
hip (coxal)
Which of the following would you choose to effectively relax/lengthen fascial tissue?
a. rhythmic osscilations
b. isotonic contractions
c. slow, prolonged stretch
d. weight bearing input
c. slow prolonged stretch
Which type of transfer requires a patient to be able to move their feet while upright?
Stand Pivot
When a patient uses their unaffected upper extremity to help move their affected extremity, what is that called?
AAROM
What is the most abundant form of cartilage in the body?
Hyaline Cartilage
Name 3 types of Synovial Joints
Hinge
Pivot
Ball in Socket
Saddle
Ellipsoid
Thixotropic tissues soften when presented with which stimulus?
Heat
Which reaction is called the "first line of defense" against a fall?
Equilibrium
What would you suggest for a patient whose PROM is significantly higher than their AROM?
Strengthening
Which of the two functional groups of connective tissue was meant to withstand tension?
Tension Tissues (as opposted to compression tissues)
The carpals and tarsals are an example of what type of synovial joint?
Gliding
What is the gradual change of length overtime when tissues are subjected to a continuous force (such as tension, compression, or force)
Creep
Chronically tight muscles can cause what type of abnormal mobility?
Hypomobility
Name two things that affect ROM
Shape of Joint Surfaces/Type of Joint
Elasticity of joint capsule/surrounding tissue
Muscle Strength
Injury/Pain/Guarding
Age/Genetics/Gender
Daily Habits (use it or lose it)
What do ligaments connect?
Bone to bone
What type of synovial joints are the Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints
Hinge
Define tensile strength
The ability of (or degree to which) a tissue to be pulled in two different directions without being damaged.
This type of incoordination impairs a patient's ability to estimate the ROM necessary to retrieve an object
Dysmetria
Name two contraindications for ROM
Unhealed Fracture
Joint Dislocation (not yet reduced)
Post Surgery (in some cases)
Ossification
Sprains are caused by an injury in what type of tissue?
Ligaments
Is the wrist uni- bi- or tri-axial?
Bi-axial (flexion/extension in sagittal plane, radial and ulnar deviation in the frontal plane, nothing in the transverse plane i.e. no rotation)