Massage Therapy II Week 3 Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the testing and assessment techniques in massage therapy, specifically focusing on range of motion evaluations.

Dynamic Testing

Involves assessing a client's range of motion while they are actively participating in movement.

Static Testing

Involves assessing a client's condition through questions, palpation, and postural observation.

Active Free ROM (AFROM)

Range of motion performed by the client actively moving their joint through normal planes.

Active Assisted ROM (AAROM)

Range of motion where assistance is provided to a client to complete the active movement.

Passive Relaxed ROM (PRROM)

Range of motion where the therapist moves the joint passively without muscle contraction from the client.

Passive Forced ROM (PFROM)

Similar to PRROM, but involves applying additional overpressure to assess end feel.

End Feel

The sensation felt by the therapist when the end of the range of motion for a joint is reached.

Isotonic Resistance

A type of resistance in which the muscle changes length while contracting, causing joint movement.

Isometric Resistance

A type of resistance in which the muscle contracts but does not change length, and there is no joint movement.

Range of Motion (ROM)

The extent of movement of a joint, typically described in degrees.

Palpation

The process of examining a body part by touch to assess condition or function.

Proprioception

The body's ability to perceive its own position in space.

Goniometer

An instrument used to measure the angle of joints during range of motion assessments.

Muscle Length Test

A test performed to assess the length and elasticity of a muscle.

Active Resisted ROM (ARROM)

Testing that assesses muscle strength while the client actively resists against a therapist's force.

Lateral Flexion

Movement of bending the spine laterally to the left or right.

Circumduction

A circular movement of a joint, combining flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.

Hypermobility

Excessive range of motion in joints, potentially leading to instability or injury.

Hypomobility

Limited range of motion in joints, potentially leading to stiffness or pain.

Adhesions

Scar tissue that can restrict range of motion in joints and muscles.

Active Movement

Movement initiated by the client's own muscle contractions.

Contractile Tissue

Tissues that can contract and cause movement, such as muscles.

Non-Contractile Tissue

Tissues such as ligaments and tendons that do not contract but provide stability.

Stabilization

The process of keeping a joint or muscle in a fixed position during testing.

Acute Stage of Healing

The initial phase following injury, when interventions focus on pain relief and minimization of further injury.

Subacute Stage of Healing

The phase following the acute stage where rehabilitation begins and movement is gradually introduced.

Chronic Stage of Healing

The phase after the subacute stage, focusing on restoring full function and addressing any residual issues.

Maximal Resistance

The maximum force applied by the therapist during resistance testing.

Accessory Movements

Small, involuntary movements that accompany normal joint motion, which can indicate dysfunction.

Crepitus

A grating or crackling sound or sensation that often indicates problems within a joint.

Functional Testing

Assessing a client's ability to perform tasks representative of normal activities.

Overpressure

An additional force applied by the therapist to a joint at the end of its range of motion for assessment purposes.

Joint Capsule

The connective tissue surrounding and enclosing a joint.