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Flexion 60
Extension 75
Lateral Flexion 45
Rotation 80 |
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Flexion 20-40
Extension 25-35
Lateral Flexion 20-40
Rotation 35-50 |
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Flexion 80
Extension 35
Lateral Flexion 25 |
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Definition
Flexion 180
Extension 50
Abduction 180
Adduction 50
External Rotation 90
Internal Rotation 90 |
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Definition
Flexion 140-150
Extension 0-10
Supination 90
Pronation 90 |
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Definition
Flexion 90
Extension 70
Radial Deviation 20
Ulnar Deviation 55 |
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Definition
Flexion 120
Extension 30
Abduction 45
Adduction 30
External Rotation 45
Internal Rotation 45 |
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Definition
Flexion 130-150
Extension 0-15 |
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Definition
Dorsiflexion 20
Plantarflexion 45
Eversion 20
Inversion 30 |
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Definition
Procedure: Doctor observes for any change in scoliosis as the patient flexes forward at the waist
Purpose: Used to determine if the patient has a structural or functional scoliosis. This exam is performed if the patient has a high shoulder or visible scoliosis while standing.
Findings: If scoliosis disappears when the patient flexes forward, it is functional scoliosis
If the scoliosis remains, it is structural scoliosis |
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Definition
Procedure: Dr. observes the patient as they rise from a side lying position; looking to see if the patient uses upper body strength to assist in rising.
Purpose: See if there is pain, weakness, or decreased flexibility in the thoracics or thoraco-lumbar area.
Findings: + sign occurs if pain is elicited while rising and patient uses upper body strength to assist them while getting up. |
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Definition
Procedure: Observe the umbilicus while patient is lying supine and performs a crunch.
Purpose: Looking to see if umbilicus deviates
Findings: Umbilicus will deviate in the opposite direction of abdominal muscle weakness. If umbilicus deviates superior and to the left there is a weakness in abdominals inferior and to the right. |
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Definition
Procedure: Wrap tape measure around patient's chest (4th intercostal space) then ask patient to inhale.
Purpose: Looking for normal chest expansion (1.5-3 inches)
Findings: If there is less than 1.25 inches of expansion the patient may have spinal ankylosis |
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Procedure: Observe ROM while patient laterally bends side-to-side
Purpose: Look for unequal ROM
Findings: + findings include:muscle spasm, AS, Pain inhibiting motion, Stacking |
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Definition
Procedure: Place both hands on patient's chest at the sternocostal angle while the patient is lying supine. Observe for movement of the ribs as the patient inhales and exhales.
Purpose: Assessing motion of the ribs
Findings: If a rib stops moving during expiration, there is an elevated rib. If a rib stops moving during inspiration, there is a depressed rib
If a rib is not moving properly during the procedure it may indicate:
rib subluxation
Muscle strain
pleuritis
fracture
arthritides |
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Definition
Procedure: Patient stands with arms extended over their head and laterally flexes to the left and to the right while seated.
Purpose: + is indicated by intercostal pain
Findings: If there is pain on the concave side while performing this exam, there is neuralgia (compression of intercastals nerve)
If there is pain on the convex side, there is myalgia or myofascitis (stretching of a sensitive muscle or fascia) |
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| Which test identifies a patient for scoliosis? |
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| Which tests identify intervertebral disc disorder for the thoracic and or lumbar region? |
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| What is the test to evaluate thoracic musculature. |
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Definition
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| Which of the orthopedic tests are Classically used for a diagnosis of facet irritation as part of the patients thoracic pain? |
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| Identify which orthopedic tests that are considered positive for possible ankylosing spondylitis |
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Definition
| Amoss Sign, Chest Expansion Test, Forestier bowstring sign, and rib motion |
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