In our TIPS SECTION you will find proven practical tips from experienced therapists on a wide range of topics. Check them out below!
by yediguz This tip will hold you in good stead when you want to palpate the contracting muscles in knee flexion and knee extension as it allows you to use both your hands even when performing a resitsted test.
by yediguz TIP 199 – Neck Rotation ROM Thoracic Rotation Place a finger on the spinous process of T1 and have the client rotate their neck SP T1 should move to the CL side of the neck rotation under your finger If it does not that might indicate that the thoracic vertebrae are not doing their proper job …
by yediguz TIP 101 – Hip Horizontal Movements ROM Zero Position for horizontal hip movements Reference Point Note that for medial and lateral rotation of the thigh the reference point always is the anterior thigh When the knee is in flexion, the tibia/foot is moving in the opposite direction of the thigh (e.g. in medial rotation of …
by yediguz TIP 100 – ROM Hip Medial and Lateral Rotation Rotation with the knee in flexion and in extension The following guidelines can be used for rotation with the hip in Anatomical Position as well for rotation with the hip in 90° of flexion When the knee is flexed at 90°, note that the foot is …
by yediguz TIP 140 – Hip, Neck, Spine ROM Rotational Compensations In any rotational movements of the spine there is a strong tendency of the hip joints to contribute to the movements It is important to pick those up and stay focussed on the actual spinal movement Sit client down – Hip rotation can easily be taken out of …
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