Massage Therapy II - Week 4

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on massage therapy, specifically focusing on range of motion, muscle testing, and related assessments.

Range of Motion (ROM)

The extent and direction in which a joint can move.

Active Free ROM

Test where the patient moves the joint actively while the tester observes.

Passive ROM

Test where the tester moves the joint through its full range of motion without patient effort.

Muscle Length Testing

Assessment to determine the extensibility and flexibility of a muscle or muscle group.

End Feel

The sensation felt at the end of a joint's range of motion, typically assessed for abnormalities.

Flexibility Assessment

Evaluation of the range of motion around joints to identify movement restrictions.

Length-Tension Relationship

Concept describing how muscle force generation is affected by muscle length.

Force-Velocity Relationship

Relationship that explains how muscle contraction velocity affects the force produced.

Muscle Imbalances

Discrepancies in muscle length or strength that can lead to dysfunction.

Goniometer

Instrument used to measure joint angles and assess range of motion.

Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)

Clinical method for assessing the strength of a muscle by applying resistance.

One-Repetition Maximum (1RM) Testing

Test to determine the maximum weight a person can lift for one repetition.

Isometric Contraction

Muscle contraction without joint movement.

Isotonic Contraction

Muscle contraction with joint movement.

Neuromuscular Disorders

Medical conditions affecting muscle strength and control.

Palpation

Manual assessment process to feel for muscle tension or abnormalities.

Hamstring Flexibility Test

Assessment involving leg raising to evaluate hamstring extensibility.

Client Check-In

Process of confirming client comfort and understanding during assessments.

Painful Assessment Result

Indicates discomfort or abnormal responses during muscle testing.

Hypertrophy

Increase in muscle size, typically due to strength training.

Atrophy

Decrease in muscle size due to disuse or other medical conditions.

Trigger Points

Tight knots in muscles that can cause pain and restricted movement.

Chronic Pain Management

Strategies used to alleviate long-term pain through muscle assessment and intervention.

Muscle Strength Testing

Process of assessing the force-generating capability of muscle groups.

Functional Range of Motion

The range within which a muscle can generate optimal force.

Scar Tissue

Fibrous tissue that forms as part of the healing process after an injury.

Assessing Muscle Length

Evaluating the distance between a muscle's origin and insertion during movement.

Joint Assessment

Evaluation of joint health, stability, and function.

Strength Assessment Findings

Results obtained from evaluating muscle strength which may indicate dysfunction.

Hypomobile Muscles

Muscles that have reduced range of motion, often requiring lengthening techniques.

Strengthening Techniques

Exercises designed to enhance muscle strength and function.