winding up to throw a ball is an example of: A) abduction B) adduction C)circumduction D)flexion E)pronation
C)circumduction
Adduction
movement of a bone away from the midline of the body or body part
raising the arm or spreading the fingers is an example of which exercise?
abduction
Adduction
movement of a bone toward the midline of the body or part
atrophy
wasting of any organ or body part due to lack of nutrients or oxygen
movement of a bone in a circular direction so that the distal end scribes a circle while the proximal end remains stationary
Circumduction
Dorsiflexion
flexion of the foot at the ankle joint; the act of turning the foot and toes upward
Eversion
turning outward; movement of the foot at the ankle joint so the sole faces outward
Standing on the heel of the foot is an example of: A)hyperextension B)pronation C)dorsiflexion D)plantar flexion
C)dorsiflexion
standing on tip toe is an ex of: A)hyperextension B)pronation C)dorsiflexion D)plantar flexion
D)plantar flexion
Rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces backward or downward; movement of the whole body so that the face and abdomen are downward
Pronation
prone
lying horizontal with face downward
movement of the clavicle or mandible backward on a plane parallel to the ground
retraction
movement of the clavicle or mandible forward on a plane parallel to the ground
protraction
spasiticity
increase in muscle tension
Canes are used for which part of the body and what percentage of that body does it relieve pain of?
A lower limb; 40% of wt is relieve
what assistive device can be used for complete non-weight bearing ambulation?
Walkers and crutches
What are canes used for
To protect clients from falls, clients who are unsteady, lost their balance, are weak or have a leg that cannot hold the client in the upright position
When are walkers used and for what kind of Pt's?
For post op clients requiring help with ambulation. Clients that may have had major spinal cord surgery or hip surgery...etc
Safety features of crutches are?
measurement should be 5 cm (2 in) from the axillary fold to crutch bar. The handpiece should be adjusted to allow 20 to 30 degrees elbow flexion. Rubber suction tips should be on bottom of crutches.
What should a Pt know about wearing with crutches?
HHS Shrek
