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Capsular Patterns
Sensation Testing
Gait Deviation
Potpourri
100

The measurement used for swelling 

Circumferential Measurement

100

Capsular pattern of the shoulder 

ER>ABD>IR

100

Which Cranial nerve is tested with smell?

CN I, Olfactory

100

Gait Deviation you would expect with weak hip flexors

Circumduction

100

What reflex is tested by striking over the antecubital space

Bicep

200

Action of the TFL 

Flexion, abduction, IR

200

Capsular Pattern of the forearm

Supination > Pronation

200

What Cranial nerve test also involves testing the strength of the SCM? 

Accessory; CN XI

200

Weakness that causes the pelvis to drop during swing on the opposite LE

Gluteus Medius

200

What reflex is tested by striking the knee

Patellar tendon

300

Normal ROM for ankle inversion

35 degrees

300

Capuslar pattern of the hip 

Flex > Abd>IR

300

Gag Reflex

CN IX, glossopharyngeal

300

Causes of toe drag during gait

weakness in DF, flaccid DF's, Decreased DF ROM

300

If a patient is limited in DF ROM with the knee extended but not with it flexed, what is most likely causing the limitation? 

Tight Gastrocnemius

400

  The patient places their arms across their chest and brings their right elbow to their left knee. What muscles are you testing

Right External Oblique and Left Internal Oblique

400

Capsular Pattern of the spine 

Lateral flexion and rotation > extension

400

Tested by drawing letters on the hand

graphesthesia

400

Most common cause of increased knee flexion at contact

Decreased knee extension ROM

400

Insertion of the supraspinatus muscle

Greater Tuberosity

500

Patient in supine is asked to sidebend to the left and rotate to the right. What muscle are you isolating?

Left SCM

500

A PTA is completing the subjective portion of his treatment session of a female patient Dx with Adhesive Capsulitis of the shoulder.  Knowing the Capsular Pattern of the Shoulder, which functional limitation would the patient MOST likely have difficulty with? (Scorebuilders Pg, 693)

Combing your hair

500

Monofilament testing is an example of testing what? 

Protective Sensation

500

Common cause of hyperextension of the knee in stance

Weak quadriceps, PF contracture

500

How would you document your findings on the functional reach test (hands behind the back)

Measure the distance between middle fingers

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