Equinus gait caused by weakness or of the Plantarflexor or dorsiflexor - ANSWER
Dorsiflexor or hypotonia
The tibialis posterior muscle is a primary ____ & _____ for the foot - ANSWER plantar
flexor and adductor
High concurrent validity means that two tests - ANSWER two tests yield very similar
results (so there is not a need to perform both tests on the same patient.)
Test utilized to assess volitional movement of the extremities post CVA? - ANSWER
Fugl-Meyer Assessment
The Functional Reach Test assesses what - ANSWER assesses balance and fall risk
self-report instrument in which patients assess their ability to perform various activities.
- ANSWER Functional Status Index
What is assessed through the Tinetti test - ANSWER Assesses balance and gait in the
older adult population
A 14-item objective measure designed to assess static balance and fall risk in adult
populations - ANSWER Berg balance scale
Berg balance scale max score - ANSWER 56
a balance screen and requires the patient to reach as far forward as possible without
moving the feet while in a standing position. - ANSWER Functional reach test
, The Timed Walking Test is used to assess - ANSWER gait speed
Assess static balance by standing with a narrowed base of support while eliminating
visual sensory input - ANSWER Sharpened Romberg Test
Tightness of the pectoralis minor is related to forward head posture. T or F - ANSWER
True
In posture assessment using a plumb line, the line should fall where in relation to the
lateral malleolus - ANSWER slightly anterior to lateral malleolus
When assessing posture using a plumb line, the line should fall where in relation to the
greater trochanter - ANSWER through the greater trochanter
When assessing posture using a plumb line, the line should fall where in relation to the
external auditory meatus - ANSWER through it
The supraspinatus stabilizes the humeral head during the initiation of abduction. T or F -
ANSWER true
T or F: The supraspinatus muscle is tested with the arm positioned in medial (internal)
rotation and extension - ANSWER False: it is not
The subscapularis is a primary medial, or internal, rotator of the shoulder. T or F -
ANSWER True
The teres minor is a primary medial, or lateral, rotator of the shoulder. T or F - ANSWER
False; it is a primary lateral, or external rotator of the shoulder
The infraspinatus is a prime lateral (external) rotator of the shoulder. T or F - ANSWER
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