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BIOMECHANICS2

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flexion   increase joint movement, bending  
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extension   straightening out  
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abduction   away from midline  
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adduction   towards midline  
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lateral flexion   bend a joint or body part to the side  
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rotation   left or right  
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lateral rotation   away from midline  
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medial rotation   towards midline  
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dorsiflexion   superior surface of foot....lifting foot up  
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plantarflexion   sole of foot.....planting foot on floor  
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inversion   foot inwards  
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eversion   foot outwards  
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supine   belly up  
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prone   face down  
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study of movement   kinesiology  
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compensation   defense mechanism that allows one to avoid the unpleasant or painful stimuli  
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why do patients compensate   to avoid pain  
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balance   ability to control equilibrium  
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equilibrium   at 0 acceleration, state of perfect balance, no wobbling or falling over  
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what structures assist with our sense of equilibrium and balance   eyes and ears joint kinesioreceptors muscles and tendon receptors  
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factor assist in balance   center of gravity falls with the base  
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factor assist in balance   size of the base  
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factor assist in balance   proportion to the weight  
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factor assist in balance   height of the center of gravity  
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factor assist in balance   ears, eyes and kinesthetic sense  
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center of gravity falls out of the base   imbalance  
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a wider stance or base for a heavier person   balance  
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standing on tip toes   imbalance  
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an inner ear infection with fluid accumulation   imbalance  
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being on a rocky boat   imbalance  
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a pregnant woman   balance  
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what are the 2 areas in the body that are center of gravity   c1 and skull sacral lumbar  
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muscle contraction   muscle fibers shorten  
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muscle relaxation   muscle returns to original state  
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isometric muscle contraction   no movement occurs  
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isotonic muscle contraction   movement occurs  
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what are two types of isotonic contraction   walking and exercise  
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concentric contraction   muscle shortens and moves against resistance  
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eccentric contraction   muscle lengthens and works against resistance  
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synergist   muscle that performs, or helps perform  
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the two primary dysfunctions are   neuromuscular and mechanical dysfunctions  
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agonist muscle   muscle contracting  
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antagonist   elongated- opposite of mover  
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H.O.P.S.   history, observation. palpation, special test  
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what are the 3 reasons for taking a history before giving a massage or providing treatment   R/O contraindications choose modalities that are safe provide referral  
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genu varum   bow legs  
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genu valgus   knock knees  
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genu recurvatum   knees in severe extension  
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hallux valgus   great toe is bent or twisted outward  
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hallux varum   bunion  
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three factors that influence a client posture   genetics, disease, life style  
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palpation   means to feel  
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four T's   temp, tone, texture, and tenderness  
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what is manual resistive testing   confirm and elaborate unfindings from the active and passive  
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what tissue doe MR asses   inert tissues  
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what factor may affect the clients ROM test   willingness to move muscle strength coordination range of motion  
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apley scratch test   mobility of the shoulder joint; adhesive capsulitis  
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phalens test   carpal tunnel syndrome  
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cervical distraction   peripheral nerve impingement  
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straight leg test   nerve root impingement of the lumbar region  
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a characteristic of muscle tissue is the ability of the muscle to recover from strenuous exercise and vigorous massage. What time frame is given for a muscle to recover   5 days  
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MTS should take of note of gait....examples   what moves to much.... whats not moving enough  
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the stance phase of gait consists of the   foot patterns  
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a stance phase begins with a   heal strike  
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the swing phase of gait consist of the   arm movement  
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when a client describes an inability to perform normal activities of daily living, inability to function at home or work you are now assessing their   functional assessment  
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normal adult walking consists of   head leads, arms move, flexion & extension of hip joints, etc  
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the postural muscles are primarily   flexors & extensors  
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three factors that influence a clients posture are   lifestyle, disease, genetics  
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what tissue does AROM assess   contractile tissue and muscle tendon unit  
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what tissue does PROM assess   inert tissue (joint, cartilage, soft tissue)  
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what function of muscle does MR test   strength  
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what factors may affect the client ROM test   willingness to move / muscle strength / cordination / ROM  
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ROM is measured in   degress  
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the degree chart is a full circle   360  
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half of a degree circle is   180  
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one quarter of a degree circle is   90  
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a manual resistive test will produce findings of   discomfort and lack of strength  
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