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Range of Motion
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09/17/2015

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Term
spinal curves in utero
Definition
maximum flexion
Term
spinal curve in a new born
Definition
long, kyphotic curve, rigid thoracic area, flexed low back
Term
how does the cervical lordosis develop in a new born
Definition
head extension in prone
Term
how does a lumbar lordosis develop in a new born
Definition
prone on elbows
Term
how is the pelvis postioined at birth?
Definition
posterior tilt d/t kyphotic lumbar spine
Term
what happens to the acetabulum as the new born develops
Definition
moves in a downward orientation
Term
purpose of the acetabulum shifting downward and the pelvis now moving in an A/P tilt?
Definition
to get trunk efficiently over LE's and increase effectiveness of lower abdominals
Term
at birth, what is the position of the hips
Definition
flexed, externally rotated, flexion contracture
Term
how does hip extension develop in the early months
Definition
positioning and antigravity movements
Term
what does the femur look like in a new born
Definition
coxa valga, antetorsion, mild varus bowing
Term
what does a newborn's knee look like
Definition
flexion contracture when hips are minimally flexed, physiologic genu varum
Term
how does a baby develop genu valgum in the knee?
Definition
different growth rates of lateral and medial condyles + tibial torsion
Term
genu valgum of the knee peaks at age 3 and usually resolves by age...
Definition
8
Term
why does genu valgum resolve itself by age 8?
Definition
maturity of the gait pattern
Term
name the progession of the knee from newborn to puberty
Definition
moderate genu varum, minimal genu varum, legs straight, physiologic genu valgum, slight genu valgum
Term
how far can a new born dorsiflex
Definition
to the tibia
Term
how does a foot arch form
Definition
as a function of weight bearing after the child pulls to stand and is weight shifting over fixed foot
Term
abnormal positioning of the foot. child is born with it. may be splinted but accomodation may have to be considered as well
Definition
metatarsus adductus
Term
toes of a newborn
Definition
flexion contractures
Term
why do the toes develop hyperextension in the early months?
Definition
push off for gait
Term
what reflex is needed for extension of toes to develop
Definition
plantar grasp
Term
why should jolly jumpers be discouraged
Definition
pounds on underdevelop hip, not natural developed
Term
shoulders at birth
Definition
elevated, adducted, internally rotated
Term
elbows at birth
Definition
flexed
Term
wrists and fingers at birth
Definition
flexed
Term
scapulae at birth
Definition
abducted
Term
what happens to the shoulder in the early months
Definition
increase in abduction, flexion, and external rotation
Term
what allows for wrist extension and finger hyperextension in the middle months?
Definition
weight bearing on hands
Term
what incresases shoudler flexion in the middle months
Definition
propping
Term
what increases forearm supination in the middle months?
Definition
rocking
Term
what does scapular mobility allow for?
Definition
adduction
Term
scpaular adduction stabilizes back for what?
Definition
sitting and standing
Term
scapular adduction stabilizes the spine/trunk which allows the UE's to relax and the shoulders do what?
Definition
reach full flexion and abduction
Term
shape of rib cage/chest at birth
Definition
equilateral triangular shaped. apex of curve upward to cervical spine. Ribs are horizontal
Term
shape of rib cage/chest during middle months
Definition
square to rectangular in shape d/t cervical area developing to even out the triangle. ribs still horizontal
Term
rib cage/chest in the late months
Definition
chest becomes more elliptical/elongated and ribs move down with upright posture and the pull of abdominals
Term
why do infants looks like they have large bellies?
Definition
ribs are high
Term
as a general rule, what are the muscles normally short at birth?
Definition
mm that cross 2 jts
Term
mm normally short at birth: chest (2)
Definition
pectorals, intercostals
Term
mm normally short at birth: upper back (2)
Definition
scapular elevators, lattisimus dorsi
Term
mm normally short at birth: "core" (2)
Definition
rectus abdominis, quadratus lumborum
Term
mm normally short at birth: UE (3)
Definition
biceps brachii, forearm pronators, long finger flexors
Term
mm normally short at birth: LE (4)
Definition
HS, hip flexors (psoas), rectus femoris, long toe flexors
Term
how does rectus abdominus become lengthened as a result of gravity and movement?
Definition
prone positions, and lumbar extension
Term
how would the hamstrings lengthen as a result of gravity and movement?
Definition
supine positions, foot to mouth
Term
2-3 year olds have a pot belly d/t what
Definition
lumbar lordosis d/t weak abdominals, anterior pelvic tilt
Term
at 3-5 years old what is the issue with tissue growing speeds?
Definition
muscle grows faster than bone
Term
muscel growing faster than bone impacts what?
Definition
bone shaping
Term
at 3-5 years old, the LEs/feet grow more rapidly than the
Definition
trunk
Term
at 3-5 years old, the (2) grow more rapidly than the trunk
Definition
LE's/feet
Term
at 3-5 years, what should the knees look like?
Definition
knee varus should be out grown
Term
6-11 years is a time of rapid tissue growth for what tissue
Definition
hyper-plastic growth of long bones of the extremitites
Term
at 6-11 years old, these bones are also seeing development
Definition
facial bones
Term
issue with president's test at 6-11 years odl
Definition
bones may be too long for mm to accomodate
Term
what are the 6 general developmental causes of ROM limitations
Definition
Congenital malformations, In-utero, poor positioning, primitive reflex influence, poor antigravity strength, poor neuromuscular control
Term
Developmental causes of ROM limitations: (3)
Definition
arthrogryposis, vertebrae malformations/scoliosis, develomental hip dysplasia
Term
Developmental causes of ROM limitations: in utero (1)
Definition
CMT (congenital muscular torticollis)
Term
Developmental causes of ROM limitations: poor positioning
Definition
wind-swept deformity
Term
how is wind-swept deformity named?
Definition
in the way that the knees are facing
Term
if the child has a right wind-swept deformity which hip is at risk?
Definition
left hip
Term
Developmental causes of ROM limitations: primitive reflex influence (1)
Definition
atnr
Term
Developmental causes of ROM limitations: poor antigravity strength (1)
Definition
spinal muscular atrophy
Term
Developmental causes of ROM limitations: poor neuromuscular control (1)
Definition
cerebral palsy: hypertonicity
Term
describe wedge vertebrae
Definition
partial unilateral failure of pormation
Term
describe hemivertebra
Definition
complete unilateral failure of formation
Term
describe congenital bar
Definition
unilateral failure of segementation
Term
describe block vertebrae
Definition
bilateral failure of segmentation
Term
4 potential reasons for Congenital muscular torticollis? (4)
Definition
local ishemia (compartment syndrome), fibrotic muscle, packaging problem, denervation/compression of accessory nerve
Term
describe te packaging problem in CMT
Definition
hip, met add, breech, primiparous (1st born)
Term
how is CMT named?
Definition
for the tight SCM, looking away from the tight SCM
Term
in CMT the SCM is tilted toward which SCM?
Definition
the involved SCM
Term
in CMT the head is rotated toward which shoulder
Definition
contralateral shoulder
Term
tx of CMT
Definition
massage and stretching
Term
danger of lack of tummy time
Definition
positional plagiocephaly
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: deep
Definition
postural
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: multi-pennate
Definition
postural
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: short fibers
Definition
postural
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: endurance
Definition
postural
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: cross 1 joint
Definition
postural
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: stabilizers
Definition
postural
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: function in a mid to shortened range
Definition
postural
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: superficial
Definition
phasic
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: unipennate
Definition
phasic
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: long fibers
Definition
phasic
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: movement
Definition
phasic
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: cross 2 joints
Definition
phasic
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: move limbs
Definition
phasic
Term
postural or phasic muscle descriptors: function lengthened to mid range
Definition
phasic
Term
how child with low tone demonstrates poor stability, and stabilizes with their phasic muscles. What movement would be affected?
Definition
head extension
Term
a child with high tone demonstrates poor movement quality, limited excursions, and is difficult to move. name a muscle group that would be affected
Definition
spastic biceps
Term
Consequences of CNS injury: postural muscles
Definition
postural muscle weakness
Term
Consequences of CNS injury: what happens to phasic muscles
Definition
become the stabilizers
Term
Consequences of CNS injury: what happens to muscle fiber type
Definition
over time, fiber type changes
Term
Consequences of CNS injury: sarcomeres
Definition
change in number
Term
Consequences of CNS injury: bony structures and jts
Definition
susceptible to deforming forces (alignment is crucial)
Term
muscles grow in response to what
Definition
full excursion of mm and jt
Term
bones grow in response to
Definition
mm force and load, as well as genetics
Term
In CP what tissue growth will not keep up resulting in further ROM deficits
Definition
muscle growth may not keep up with bone growth
Term
when a muscle cannot be manually stretched through normal range using a reasonable amount of force
Definition
contracture
Term
atypical movement patterns may be d/t: non-integrated...
Definition
developmental reflexes
Term
atypical movement patterns may be d/t: poor _______ control
Definition
poor neuromuscular control (tone)
Term
atypical movement patterns may be d/t: poor alignment based on which relationship
Definition
CoG, BOS
Term
atypical movement patterns may be d/t: poor...
Definition
range of motion
Term
atypical movement patterns may be d/t: lack of....
Definition
variability and movement choice
Term
atypical movement patterns may be d/t: limited...
Definition
movement repertoire
Term
what does limited movement repertoire mean?
Definition
if movement is successful, the pattern is reinforced and will be repeated, rather than experimenting with variety
Term
poor neck stability results in hyperextension posture. What is overstretched? what is shortened?
Definition
neck flexors. neck extensors
Term
if the pelvis develops and maintains an anterior tilt (lordotic posture) what is shortened? (2)
Definition
lumbar extensors, hip flexors
Term
if the pelvis develops and maintains an anteiror tilt (lordotic posture) what is overstretched?
Definition
abs lengthened, hamstrings lengthened
Term
if the pelvic develops and maintains a posterior tilt, what is shortened?
Definition
hamstrings and abs
Term
if the pelvis develops a posterior tilt what is lengthened?
Definition
lumbar extensors and hip flexors
Term
important note in documentation of goniometry
Definition
measure as a range of motion
Term
why must positioning b observed at all times during ROM exam?
Definition
ATNR, head in midline
Term
why must movement through range be slow during ROM exam
Definition
spasticity
Term
why must a child's behavior state be considered during a ROM exam?
Definition
requires child's cooperation
Term
medication which tends to deplete vitamin d and calcium leading to osteoportic bones
Definition
seizure medication
Term
tailor sitting would indicate what about hip ROM
Definition
flex, abduct, internal rotation are good
Term
which way do the ribs flare in scoliosis
Definition
toward side of convexity
Term
danger of adductor muscle tightness
Definition
pulls femoral head away from acetabulum, results in dislocation
Term
which way will a dislocated femur move
Definition
lateral, posterior, and then superior
Term
test for hip dislocation
Definition
Allis Test/Galleazi Sign
Term
describe the allis test/galleazi sign
Definition
child supine, flex both hips/knees, line up feet on surface, observe knee "height" bilaterally. lower side indicates issue
Term
4 muscle length tests
Definition
thomas test, prone hip extension (staheli), prone hip extension (ITB, psoas), passive knee extension (PKE)
Term
what does the Thomas test test for?
Definition
hip flexor length
Term
2 muscle length tests that can be used as exercises as well
Definition
thomas test, passive knee extension
Term
The Staheli test has been shown to have better reliabity than the thomas test with what
Definition
spastic diplegia, CP
Term
THe prone hip extension test (non-staheli) is very good for what type of pt's?
Definition
DMD
Term
major point of achilles length test
Definition
do not isolate pressure across metatarsals
Term
muscles that commonly limited in neuromusclar dysfunction are mm that....
Definition
cross 2 jts
Term
muscles commonly limited in NM dysfunction: in arms
Definition
biceps
Term
muscles commonly limited in NM dysfunction: hips (4)
Definition
flexors (psoas, rectus femoris), adductors, internal rotators
Term
muscles commonly limited in NM dysfunction: legs (2)
Definition
hamstrings, gastrocnemius
Term
progression leading to deformity: 1/5
Definition
original problem
Term
progression leading to deformity: 2/5 original problem leads to
Definition
compensation
Term
progression leading to deformity: 3/5 compensation leads to
Definition
habits
Term
progression leading to deformity: 4/5 habits lead to
Definition
contractures
Term
progression leading to deformity: 5/5 contractures lead to
Definition
deformities
Term
Collagen/elastin abnormalities: BJHS
Definition
benign joint hypermobility syndrome
Term
Collagen/elastin abnormalities: E syndrome
Definition
ehler's-danlos syndrome
Term
Collagen/elastin abnormalities: M syndrome
Definition
marfan syndrome
Term
Collagen/elastin abnormalities: L syndrome
Definition
Loeys-Dietz syndrome
Term
Collagen/elastin abnormalities: W syndrome
Definition
Williams syndrome
Term
Common Issues with hypermobility: overuse
Definition
injury
Term
Common Issues with hypermobility: (2) -ations
Definition
dislocation/subluxation
Term
Common Issues with hypermobility: (2) -ains
Definition
sprains/strains
Term
Common Issues with hypermobility: algia
Definition
pain
Term
Common Issues with hypermobility: disease
Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
Common Issues with hypermobility: deformity (2)
Definition
chest/spine
Term
Common Issues with hypermobility: alignment problems (2)
Definition
foot/ankle
Term
where are corrective and negative (deforming) forces most influential?
Definition
early childhood
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