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increase tissue extensibility, increase ROM,, induce relaxation, mobilize or manipulate soft tissue and its , modulate pain, reduce soft tissue swelling, or restriction

what is manual PT?

manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction, massage, mobilization/manipulation, and PROM

what are the different manual proc. and modalities used in PT?

synonymous terms

what are manipulation and mobilization?

"a skilled passive movement of a jt"- manual therapy technique of skilled passive movements to Joints and related soft tissue applied at varying speeds, amplitudes, including small amplitude/high velocity therapeutic mvmt.

what is manipulation and mobilization?

everything that relates to the joint .Neuromuscular skeletal system - skeletal, arthrodial, myofascial

what is a somatic dysfunction?

rolls , glides, spins motions

what are component motions?

involuntary control of a joint

what is joint play?

active and passive ROM and muscle function to end range

what are classical (physiological ) movements?

component and joint play necessary to complete classical movements

what are accessory movements?

non thrust, distraction, glides, thrust, muscle energy

what are the different manipulation movements?

to elongate non connective tissue , including adhesions, neurophysiologically to fire cutaneous muscular and joint receptor mechanisms

what are (non thrust) techniques used for?

when a sudden high velocity, short amplitude motion is delivered at the pathological limit of an accessory motion

what are (thrust) techniques used for?

one gets one done faster than the other

What is the difference between thrust and non thrust techniques?

muscle contraction technique to move , using reverse origin and insertion. The use of an isolated isometric contraction to alter positional relationships or to mobilize a joint. synonymous with contract relax

what are muscle energy techniques?

pt performs the mob

what is self mobilization?

mobilization with movement developed by brian mulligan. combination of active physiological mvmts by the pt and passive accessory movements by the therapist

what is MWM?

manipulation under anesthesia. medical procedure where the pt is manipulated while under anesthesia

what is a MUA?

to restore normal, pain free mvmt of the musculoskeletal system is postural balance -restoration of joint play and ROM

what are the goals of manipulation?

biomechanical, neuro, chemical, psychological

what are the different effects of manipulation?

improving the plasticity and elasticity of shortened or thickened soft tissue by : increase ROM, stretching tight capsules, snapping adhesions, alter positional relationships , improve fluid dynamics Ex: blood/synovial fluid, release synovial structures

what are the effects of biomechanical manipulation?

reduce muscle tone and pain by firing mechanoreceptors -type 1,2,3,4

what are the neurophysiological efx of manipulation?

releases endorphins and lipoproteins

what are the chemical effects of manipulation?

touch-pts love touch, ability to find and reproduce a pts pain, thorough evaluation, people here a 'pop' and think something has happened

what are the physiological effects of manipulation?

malignancy , bone disease, unstable fx, excessive pain, hyper mobility in associated its, total jt replacements, newly formed connective tissue.


Ex: RA - tissue is weakened

What are precautions to manipulation?

6-unstable


5-considerable hypermobility (stabilize)


4-slight hypermobilty (stabilize)


3-normal


2-slight hypomobility (mobilize)


1-considerable hypomobility (mobilize)


0- ankylosed

what are the different grades of mobility?

when jt surfaces have maximum contact with each other , are tightly compressed and difficult to seperate

what is a congruent jt surface?

when jt surfaces do not have maximum contact with each other and are easily seperated

what is an incongruent jt surface?

may cause increased pain and jt trauma. lever magnifies forces at the jt, excessive compression in the direction of the rolling bone , a roll without a glide does not replicate normal jt mechanics

what is passive angular stretching?

are safer and more selective , forces are applied close to the jt surface and are controlled at an intensity compatible with the pathology

what are joint -glide stretching?

grades 1 and 2 jt mobs because they do not stretch the capsule

what does CAPTE say is "not inappropriate " to teach to SPTAS?

cannot perform jt mobs

what APTA says PTA s cannot do?

loss of ROM

Manual therapy techniques address what general type of dysfunction?

brian mulligan

Who developed the MWM mode of PT?

type 2

what type of mechanoreceptors are stimulated by oscillation?

type 3- they are stimulated by stretch, sustained pressure, thrust

what type of mechanoreceptors in capsule and ligament are used to inhibit tone for relaxation?

hypermobility, jt effusion, inflammation

what are the contraindications for manipulation?

open packed position

what position do we mobilize joints in?

Jeffrey maitland

who created joint mobilization grades?

small amp rhythmic oscillation at beginning of ROM

what is grade 1 joint mob?

large amp oscillations, performed in ROM, prior to tissue resistance

what is grade 2 joint mob?

take to end range with large amp oscillations

what is grade 3 joint mob?

small amp oscillations performed into the resistance of the joint capsule

what is grade 4 joint mob?

freddy kaltenborn

who created the jt distraction grades?

1-bunching up the skin


2-bunch skin and take to onset of resistance


3-stretching of the capsule for minimum of 6 sec, and gradually repeat

what are the joint distraction grades?

is idiopathic,meaning unknown

what is the etiology of adhesive capsulitis?

<3months


chilling


pain: with movement


motion: limited ext. rot.

what is stage 1 of a frozen shoulder?

3-9 months


freezing


pain: with sitting


motion: tightening down, ROM lost, P/AROM jt play

what is stage 2 of a frozen shoulder?

9-15 months


frozen


pain: going down


motion: limited

what is stage 3 of a frozen shoulder?


15-24 months


thawing


pain: decreased -no pain


motion: restore some motion

what is stage 4 of a frozen shoulder?

within 18-24 months

when does frozen shoulder usually resolve?

1. AROM limited within capsule


2. PROM limited within capsule


3.Loss of jt play within capsule


4. capsular end feel limited

what 4 conditions must be met for someone to have adhesive capsulitis?

maximum protection, moderate protection and controlled motion, minimum protection or return to function

what are the basic tx concept phases of rehab?

PROM with grade 1 and 2 mobs to decrease pain and promote jt nutrition

what is usually done within the max protection phase?

AAROM and AROM with grade 3 and 4 mobs if jt play is not restored

what is usually done within Moderate protection or controlled motion phase?

continue jt mobs, progress activities to restore (necessary) function

what is usually done within Minimum protection or return to function phase?

synovial: glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, and sternoclavicular

what are the its of the shoulder girdle complex?

sup angle : T2


spine: T3


Inf angle: T7

what are the spinal levels of the scapula?

2;1 ratio

what is the scapulohumeral rhythm ratio?

cervical spine: C4 and C5 nerve roots. C5 dermatome is lateral humeral region

what are the common sources of referred pain in the shoulder region?

diaphragm, gallbladder, heart (L or R shoulder,axilla and pec region), liver to R shoulder

what are the related tissues/organs that can refer pain to the shoulder?

brachial plexus in thoracic outlet, suprascapular nerve in notch , radial nerve in axilla

what are some nerve disorders found in the shoulder girdle complex?

rheumatoid atrhritis and osteoarhtritis, traumatic arthritis, post immobilization, idiopathic frozen shoulder

what are some glenohumeral joint pathologies and symptoms for hypo mobility?

ext rot, abduction, int. rot.

what capsular pattern creates the greatest limited motion?

decreased ROM, guarding, pain, decrease function, stiffness

what are some glenohumeral hypo mobility clinical signs and symptoms?

haircare, using atm, and drive thru

what are some functional impairments of glenohumeral hypo mobility ?

maintain soft tissue and jt integrity and mobility: PROM of involved its , grade 1 and 2 jt mobs(decrease pain and guarding, increase jt nutrition), mm setting ex, codmanns ex, scap mobs.- maintain integrity and function of associated regions

what actions should be taken for glenohumeral hypo mobility during the management -protection phase?

control pain, edema, and jt effusion. progressively increase jt and soft tissue mobility-can add AROM in pain free ROM, add grade III and IV mobs (not aggressively) stretching if any tightness.inhibit muscle spasm and correct faulty mechanics-no substitutions. improve jt tracking -mobs and ex.. improve mm performance. postural re-ed: cervical retraction

what actions may be taken to glenohumeral jt hypo mobility during the management -controlled phase?

progressively increase flexibility and strength - restore mm balance, postural re-ed , mm re-ed, jt mobs more aggressively if still needed. prepare for functional demands-progress to more functional complex tasks.HEP training

what actions may be taken to glenohumeral jt hypo mobility during the return to function phase ?

actually is considered surgery but is closed procedure (no cutting). performed when no progress is met. becomes acute lesion with inflammatory reaction. (critical) to maintain the motion met from the procedure

what actions are taken during glenohumeral post manipulation under anesthesia ?

overuse syndromes, sublaxations or dislocations, and or hypo mobility

what are some related pathologies and etiologies of the AC and SC joints?

pain at end range, elevation, cross body reaching

what type of activities should be limited with AC and SC jt hypo mobility ?

supraspinatus, infraspinatus, or bursa trapped between greater tubercle and acromian

what is subacromial impingement?

Type 2 and 3-curved and hooked. may cause tight posterior capsule and also bring the acromian tip closer

what type of acromians are more likely to cause impingement ?

removal of anterior , inferior surface of acromian

what is acromioplasty?

test: bicipital tendonitis


lift: palpate bicipital groove, with shoulder flex, supination

what is the Speeds Test?

what is the Speeds Test?

test: subscapularis weakness/ teres major


lift: hands away from back

what is the lift -off test?

what is the lift -off test?

test: infraspinatus weakness


lift: hold pts hand in ext. rot., watch for drop

what is the ER lag test?

what is the ER lag test?

test: supraspinatus/rotator cuff tear or impingement


lift:hold them in 90* ABD, wait for drop

what is the drop arm test?

what is the drop arm test?

test : reproduce impingement pain


lift: int rot. with ABD

what is the empty can test?

what is the empty can test?

test: partial supraspinatus tear


lift: thumbs up, lift to ABD

what is the full can test?

what is the full can test?

test: subacromial impingment


lift: passive IR, pain around 90-120* elbow flexed

what is the Neer test?

what is the Neer test?

test: subacromial impingment


lift: passively flex shoulder, then IR

what is the Hawkins-Kennedy test?

what is the Hawkins-Kennedy test?

test: integrity of the transverse humeral ligament


lift: slight ABD, elbow 90*, forearm pronated, resist as they flex toward mouth

what is the Yergasons test?

what is the Yergasons test?

test: labral tears


lift: supine 160* ABD shoulder, look for clicking or reproduction of symptoms

what is the crank test?

what is the crank test?

test: reproduction of label tears at long head of biceps tendon


lift: supine, shoulder 120* ABD, with elbow flexion 90*, forearm supinated. Reproduce pain

what is the Biceps Load test for Slap Lesion?

what is the Biceps Load test for Slap Lesion?

test: anterior glenohumeral instability


lift: standing or supine, passive 90* ABD with elbow flexed .Slowly ER shoulder reproducing symptoms with guarding and pt feeling unstable

what is the apprehension test?

what is the apprehension test?

test: pain goes away with post. glide from acromian impingement


lift: glide the glenohumeral jt posteriorly to release pain from apprehension test

what is the relocation test?

what is the relocation test?

test: humerus displacement


lift: move pts humerus in multi directions

what is the load and shift test?

what is the load and shift test?

standard alignment of GH jt with prosthetic components. Needs intact or repairable RTC

what is a TSA?

ball and socket components reversed . can be done with insufficient RTC

what is a rTSA?

higher in pts with deficient RTC and or osteoporosis.RTC tear, loosening, dislocation

what are the complications of GJA?

ER so capsule and subscapularisis can heal

what motion must be limited initially after TSA?

0-140* or 150* elevation and ER of 0-45 or 50*

what are the ROM expectations of rTSA or TSA?

50%

how much tissue is healed in 2 weeks?

80%

how much tissue is healed in 6 weeks?

100%

how much tissue is healed in 12 weeks?

age, disease, poor diet, lack of exercise

what are some factors that can impede the healing process?

doc creates an incision that goes into muscle also

what is an "open" or traditional incision?

scope used and small ports are used to access jt/ or tissue

what is atrhoscopic surgery?

both a small incision and cameras are used. allows less scar tissue build up

what is a mini-open or minimally invasive surgery ?

type I- normal


type 2- curved


type 3- hooked

what are the 3 types of acromians?

anteriorly

what is the most common direction for glenohumeral dislocation?

superior labrum anterior and posterior tear or impingement where the biceps tendon meets the labrum

what is a SLAP lesion?

what is a SLAP lesion?

ant. dislocation, post .aspect of head gets slammed against ant. glenoid and causes a fx on head of humerus

what is a Hills Sachs lesion?

what is a Hills Sachs lesion?

x-ray

how is a Hills sachs lesion identified?

ant. inf. labrum peels away from glenoid and caused by ant. dislocation

what is a Bankart lesion and what would most likely cause it?

what is a Bankart lesion and what would most likely cause it?

supraspinatus tendonitis

what primary condition causes a painful arc?

when tendons become irritated within the subacromial space as they pass through


Ex: swimmers shoulder


pain 60-120* flexion, no pain past 120*

what is a painful arc?

cause: superficial location makes it extremely susceptible to injury ( acute or chronic) direct blow


signs: pain, swelling,and point tenderness. swelling will appear almost spontaneously and w/out usual pain and heat

what is olecranon bursitis?

cause: vulnerable area due to lack of padding. result of blow or direct blows



signs: swelling(rapidly after irritation of bursa or synovial membrane)



care: treat with RICE immediately for 24 hours. if severe , get x-ray

what is a contusion?

cause: elbow hyper extension or a valgus force



signs: pain along medial aspect of elbow. inability to grasp objects. point tenderness over MCL



care: RICE w/elbow fixed at 90* in a sling for at least 24 hours. should be concerned with gradually regaining elbow full ROM. Hyperextension will cause MCL tear

what is a elbow sprain?

aka: tennis elbow


cause: repetitive microtrauma to insertion of extensor muscles of lateral epicondyle



signs: aching pain, pain worsens and weakness of wrist and hand develop, elbow has decreased ROM and pain w/ resistive wrist ext.



care: RICE, NSAIDS, and analgesics.ROM exercises and PRE, deep friction massage, hand grasping while in supinantion, avoidance of pronation

what is lateral epicondylitis?

cause: repeated forceful flexion of the wrist and extreme valgus torque of elbow



signs: pain produced w/ forceful flexion or ext. point tenderness and mild swelling. passive movement of wrist seldom elicits pain, but active movement does



care: sling, rest, cryotherapy or heat through ultrasound . analgesic and NSAID .Curvilinear brace below elbow to reduce elbow stressing. Severe cases ,may require splinting and complete rest for 7-10 days

what is medial epicondylitis?

cause: pronounced cubital valgus may cause deep friction problem. ulnar nerve dislocation. traction injury from valgus force, irregularities w/ tunnel, sub laxation of ulnar nerve due to lax impingement , or compression of ligament on the nerve



signs: generally respond with parathesia in 4th and 5th digits



care: avoid an aggravating condition. surgery is necessary if stress on nerve can not be avoided

what are ulnar nerve injuries?

cause: high incidence in sports caused by fall on outstretched hand w/elbow extended or severe twist while flexed.



signs: swelling, severe pain, disability. may be displaced backwards, forwards or laterally. complication w/ median and radial nerves and blood vessels. rupture and tearing of stabilizing ligaments will usually accompany the injury



care: immobilize. elbow should remain splinted in flexion for 3 weeks

what is a dislocation of the elbow?

cause: direct blow or FOOSH often fxs humerus above condyles or between condyles



signs: may result in visual deformity , hemorrhaging, swelling, muscle spasm



care: ice and sling for support and immobilization

what are fractures of the elbow?

cause: due to falls and direct blows fxing ulna or radius singularly is rarer than simultaneous fxs to both



signs: audible pop or crack followed by moderate to severe pain , swelling, and disability. Edema ecchymosis w/ possible crepitus

what are forearm fxs?

cause: occurs in lower end of radius or ulna. FOOSH forcing radius and ulna into hyperextension



signs: forward displacement of radius causing visible deformity ( silver fork). when no deformity is present injury may be passed off as a sprain , extensive bleeding and swelling, tendons may be torn/ avulsed and there may be median nerve damage



care: x ray and immobilization , treat with immobilization, treat associated its.

what is a Colles FX?

what is a Colles FX?

cause: abnormal forced movement . falling on hyperextended wrist , violent flexion or torsion



signs: pain, swelling, and difficulty with movement



care: RICE, splint and analgesics.treat according to phase

what are wrist sprains?


cause:overuse of wrist, repetitive accelerations and decelerations.



signs: pain on active use or passive stretching. tenderness and swelling over involved tendon



care: acute pain and inflammation treated w/ ice massage 4x daily for first 48-72hours , NSAIDS and rest. protect injured tendon with wrist splint. PRE can be instituted once swelling and pain subsided (high rep, low resistance)

what is wrist tendonitis?

cause: compression of median nerve due to inflammation of tendons and sheaths of carpal tunnel. result of repeated wrist flexion, or direct trauma to ant aspect of wrist



signs: sensory and motor deficits( tingling, numbness, and parathesia) thumb atrophy,APE hand, thumb weakness



care: rest, immobilization, NSAIDS. if symptoms persist , corticosteroid injection may be necessary or surgical decompression of transverse carpal ligament

what is carpal tunnel syndrome?

what is carpal tunnel syndrome?

cause: FOOSH , compressing scaphoid between radius and second row of carpal bones.



signs: swelling, severe pain in anatomical snuffbox



care: splinted and referred for x ray prior to casting . immobilization lasts 6 weeks and is followed by strengthening and stretching . Wrist requires protection against impact loading for 3 additional months. often fails to heal due to poor blood supply - avascular necrosis

what is a scaphoid fx?

cause: direct axial or compressive force . fxs of the 5th metacarpal are associated w/ boxing or martial arts.



signs: pain and swelling : possible angular or rotational deformity. palpable defect is possible .



care: RICE and immobilization, deformity is reduced , followed by splinting- 4 weeks

what is a metacarpal fx?

cause: blow that contacts tip of finger avulsing extensor tendon from insertion



signs: pain at DIP : X-ray shows avulsed bone on dorsal proximal distal phalanx. unable to extend distal end of finger. point tenderness at sight of injury.extensor digitorum communes



care: surgical repair or splinting

what is mallet finger?

what is mallet finger?

cause : rupture of extensor tendon, dorsal to middle phalanx. forces DIP into ext. and PIP into flex.



signs: sever pain, obvious deformity and inability to extend DIP, swelling and point tenderness



care: cold, followed by splinting PIP for 5-8 weeks, pt is encouraged to flex distal phalanx

what is a Boutonniere deformity?

what is a Boutonniere deformity?

cause: rupture of flexor digitorum profundus tendon from insertion on distal phalanx, ring finger



signs: DIP can not be flexed , finger remains extended , pain and point tenderness over dotal phalanx



care: must be surgically repaired . rehab requires 12weeks and there is often poor gliding of tendon, w/possibilty of re rupture

what is the Jersey finger?

what is the Jersey finger?

cause : sprain of UCL of MCP jt of the thumb. Mechanism is forceful ABD of proximal phalanx occasionally combined with hyperextension



signs: pain over UCL in addition to painful weak pinch. tenderness and swelling over medial aspect of thumb.



care: thumb splint should be applied for 3 weeks or until pain free

what is the gamekeepers / skiers thumb?

what is the gamekeepers / skiers thumb?

cause: axial force to tip of the finger . produces "jammed" effect .



signs: severe pt tenderness at jt . lateral or medial jt instability



care: ice for acute stage . X-ray to rule out fx and splint for support

what is a collateral ligament sprain?

cause: blow to tip of the finger (directed upward from palmar side) - forces 1st and 2nd jt dorsally. results in tearing of supporting capsular tissue and hemorrhaging. possible rupture of tendons



care: 3 weeks in 30* flexion in splint with possible buddy tape

what is a dislocation of the phalanges?

cubital fossa, tunnel of Guyon, creates weak grasp, parasthesia of 4th and 5th digit

where is the ulnar nerve most commonly injured?

FDP to 4th and 5th , lumbricals, interossei, policies with ADD

what muscles are involved in an ulnar nerve injury?

tinels and froments

what tests might be used to test ulnar nerve damage?

claw hand

what deformity might be present with ulnar nerve damage?

after effects of immobilization

with elbow dislocation, elbow fxs, wrist and forearm fxs, and hand fxs, what are we treating?

jt mobs, restore gliding. Mobs 1 and 2 for pain and guarding, stretching

what tx intervention s would a pta use for a elbow fx?

ulnar nerve irritabilty, tapping at cubital tunnel and tunnel of Guyon, and ulnar notch

what is Tinels?

what is Tinels?

carpal tunnel, compress the carpal tunnel with two hands together

what is phalens?

what is phalens?

dequervains. compress thumb , bend your hand forward

what is finkelsteins?

what is finkelsteins?

tubercle of scaphoid, trapezium, pisiform, hamate, roof -flexor retinaculum

what are the contents of the carpal tunnel?

what are the contents of the carpal tunnel?

APL tendon , EPB tendon

what is the lateral boundary of the snuffbox?

EPL tendon

what is the medial border of the snuffbox?

scaphoid, trapezium, ECRL and ECRB tendons

what is the floor of the anatomical snuffbox?

what is the floor of the anatomical snuffbox?

radial artery

what are the contents of the snuffbox?

what are the contents of the snuffbox?

transition from zone 2-3(palm)

what zone in the hand is considered no mans land?

what zone in the hand is considered no mans land?

levator scapula-dorsal scapular


upper trap-axillary

scapula elevators

Lats-thoracodorsal


lower trap- CN11 / accessory

scapula depressors

serratus ant.-long thoracic

scapula protraction (ABD)

middle trap- CN11/ accessory


rhomboids- dorsal scapular

scapula retractors (ADD)

upper trap- CN11/ accessory


middle trap- same


lower trap- same


serratus ant- long thoracic

scapula upward rot.

levator scapula-dorsal scapular


rhomboids-dorsal scapular


pec minor- med. pec

scapula downward rot.

ant delt- axillary


pec major- lat. and med. pec


biceps- muscu.


corachobrachialis- muscu.


shoulder flexors

post delt- axillary


lats- thoracodorsal


teres major- subscapular


triceps- radial

shoulder extensors


supraspinatus- suprascapular


middle delt- axillary

shoulder ABD

lats- thoracodorsal


teres major- subscapular


pec major-med and lat pec

shoulder ADD


post delt- axillary

horizontal shoulder ABD

ant delt- axillary


pec major- med. and lat pec

horizontal shoulder ADD

subscapularis- subscapular


teres major- subscapular


lats-thoracodorsal


pec major- med and lat pec


ant delt- axillary

int. rot. of the shoulder

post delt- axillary


infraspinatus- suprascapular


teres minor- axillary

ext. rot. of the shoulder

biceps- muscu.


brachialis- muscu.


brachiradialis- radial

elbow flexors

triceps- radial

elbow ext.

biceps- muscu.


supinator- radial

forearm supination

pronator teres- median


pronator quadratus- median

forearm pronation

FCR- median


PL- median


FCU- ulnar

wrist flexion (off medial epicondyle)

ECRL- radial


ECRB- radial


ECU-radial

wrist ext (off lateral epicondyle and supracondylar ridge)