Examination basics
What is the initial process of eliminating critical or life threatening conditions
Injury Survey
what is defined as the area of the motion through which a segment moves (in a specific cardinal plane of motion)?
range of motion
what test is quick and efficient form of manual isometric strength exam
break test
when performing a sensory test, are you testing dermatomes or myotomes?
dermatomes
What break test is applied for testing C4?
shoulder shrug
What does SINS stand for
severity, irritability, nature, stage of injury
During an examination of motion what is mostly the resulted injury if the patient has little active motion and possibly painful, but there in FPROM?
musculotendinous structure injured
What break test score would be given for an athlete who holds position against gravity and moderate resistance
4-
lower motor neuron lesion
During an upper quarter exam, the dermatome for C6 is what?
thumb pad
What are findings that cannot be observed? ex. pain level
subjective
what is the type of motion that is defined as subtle, passive motion that occurs within and between joints inert structures and it is necessary for full physiological motion?
Accessory motion/ Arthokinematics
what test do you allow the joint to move and match your resistance to the patient, providing the maximum resistance that athlete is capable of overcoming.
manual muscle test
During motor (efferent) function testing, what are you looking for?
weakness, loss of function, recreated nerve pain
In a lower quarter screen, what is the dermatome for S2?
medial gastroc
forced history
(During ligament and capsule stress test) What type of grade results from some displacement, significant pain and an end feel that is initially loose but firm once the slack is taken up?
Grade II
isometric strength exam
What does the absence of a superficial reflex indicate?
upper motor neuron lesion
patellar tendon
What are the 9 steps in order of an examination?
history, observation, palpitation, range of motion, strength, special tests, neurological status, circulatory status, functional capacity
What is the normal range for elbow flexion and knee flexion? (they are not the same answer for each joint)
elbow flexion 135-155
knee flexion 135-145
What are three things strength testing determines?
level of pain or subjective data
the resistive capabilities of the muscle being tests
neuromuscular integrity of the contractile tissue surrounding the injured area
What type of reflex is specific to a particular disease?
pathological reflex
What nerve are you testing during triceps reflex?
C7