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Kinesiology-Lab 1
DPT2012 UMDNJ
5
Medical
Graduate
09/30/2009

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Term
A pt comes in and you want to look at arthrokinematics on the finger so you stabilize the MCP and move the distal end into flex and ext, would this be the concave on convex or the opposite
Definition
concave on convex so they roll and glide in the same direction
Term
A pt comes in and is complaining of knee pain. You want to test movement of the patella to see how much movement is possible overall. What position would you have your pt be in?
Definition
supine, for full knee extension.
Term
A pt comes in and sits on a table. You set up to resist knee extension. Where would be the best place for your hand if you want to make it easy for the patient?
Definition
Tibial tuberosity because it is a shorter lever arm and it would be easier for the patient to build force.
Term
If you wanted to resist shoulder flexion with a patient, but you did not want their biceps to play a role, where would be a good place to place your hand?
Definition
Distal forearm compared to the distal arm.
Term
If a patient comes in complaining of trouble climbing stairs and you believe it is a quad strength issue you might have them climb stairs to assess the muscle. You look for the concentric contraction. How is their knee positioned?
Definition
knee flexion.
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