10 Questions
Which component of the examination involves gathering data from the past and present related to why the patient/client is seeking the services of the physical therapist?
Patient/client history
What is NOT included in the patient/client history?
Physical therapist needs
Which of the following is NOT a source from which data for the patient/client history can be obtained?
Physical therapist's personal experience
What does the physical therapist begin to determine from the patient/client history?
Patient/client needs
Which of the following is NOT included in the patient/client history?
Body mass index
Which term describes the portion of the full range of motion where the muscle is fully shortened?
Inner range
What happens when a muscle that crosses two or more joints reaches such a shortened position that it no longer has the ability to develop effective tension?
Active insufficiency
What is the term used to describe the portion of the full range of motion between the midpoint of the outer range and the midpoint of the inner range?
Middle range
What is the term used to describe the condition of a muscle when it is placed in a shortened position of active insufficiency?
Putting the muscle on slack
What is the numerical grading used to describe the patient's performance in the against gravity test when the patient is able to move the body part normally?
5 N
Study Notes
Patient/Client History
- Involves gathering data from the past and present related to why the patient/client is seeking the services of the physical therapist
- Does not include the physical examination data
- Data for the patient/client history can be obtained from sources such as the patient's self-report, medical records, and family members
- The physical therapist begins to determine the patient's/client's diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care from the patient/client history
Muscle Physiology
- The term "active insufficiency" describes the condition of a muscle when it is placed in a shortened position and can no longer develop effective tension
- When a muscle that crosses two or more joints reaches a shortened position, it no longer has the ability to develop effective tension
- The "inner range" of motion is the portion of the full range of motion where the muscle is fully shortened
- The "middle range" of motion is the portion of the full range of motion between the midpoint of the outer range and the midpoint of the inner range
Muscle Testing
- A numerical grading of 5 is used to describe the patient's performance in the against gravity test when the patient is able to move the body part normally
Test your knowledge on manual muscle testing with this quiz presented by Prof. Dr. Ghada Ismail. Learn about the components of a patient/client history and how it relates to physical therapy examination and evaluation. Perfect for students and professionals in the field.
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