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Kinetic Control - E-Book

Kinetic Control - E-Book

Mark Comerford | Sarah Mottram

(2012)

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Abstract

This text is designed as clinical reference to develop knowledge of the examination, diagnosis and classification of uncontrolled movement (motor control dysfunction) and the management of movement dysfunction.

It will help the therapist:

    • Develop clinical skills in the assessment and retraining of movement control
    • To use movement control tests to identify uncontrolled movement
    • To classify uncontrolled movement into diagnostic subgroups
    • Access a large range of motor control and movement retraining strategies
    • Develop an assessment framework that will provide a diagnosis of dysfunction, pain sensitive tissues and pain mechanisms
    • Use a clinical reasoning framework to prioritise clinical decision making
  • Provides detailed explanation of evidence and research underpinning motor control dysfunction and movement retraining
  • Unique subclassification system of musculoskeletal disorders and pain
  • Region specific testing -step by step instructions for assessment, diagnosis, classification and treatment using Movement Performance Solutions unique system
  • Highly illustrated with clear step by step instructions for treatment of Lumbar, Cervical and Thoracic Spine, Shoulder and Hip

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover cover
Kinetic Control i
Copyright Page iv
Table Of Contents v
Preface vii
Foreword ix
Acknowledgements xi
Reviewers xi
1 1
1 Uncontrolled movement 3
Understanding movement and function 3
Movement faults 3
Identification and classification of UCM 5
Symptoms 5
Disability 5
Dysfunction 6
Recurrence 6
Risk of injury 6
Performance 7
A model for the assessment and retraining of movement faults 7
Alternative therapies 7
The assessment and management of UCM 9
The clinical reasoning process 10
The 10 point analysis and clinical reasoning framework for UCM 10
1 Classify the site and direction of UCM 10
2 Relate UCMs to symptoms 11
3 Relate assessment findings to disability 11
4 Identify the UCM and restrictions 11
5 Management plan for UCM and restrictions 12
6 Relate pain mechanisms to presentation 13
7 Consideration of tissues or structures contributing to symptoms 14
8 Assess for environmental and personal factors 14
9 Integrate other approaches or modalities 14
10 Consider prognosis 15
Clinical reasoning in a diagnostic framework 15
1 Diagnosis of movement dysfunction (site and direction of uncontrolled motion) 16
2 Clinical diagnosis of pain-sensitive or pain-generating structure(s) 16
3 Clinical diagnosis of presenting pain mechanisms 16
4 Evaluation and consideration of contextual factors 16
The disablement assessment model 17
References 19
2 Muscle function and physiology 23
Introduction: MOVEMENT CONTROL 23
Analysis of muscle function 23
Stabiliser and mobiliser function 23
Implications of stabiliser–mobiliser characteristics 24
Local and global function 24
Implications of local and global characteristics 25
Functional efficiency 26
Functional classification of muscle roles 28
Muscle characterisation 28
Muscle function: primary role 31
Single task-specific muscles 31
Multitasking muscles 31
Motor recruitment 31
The motor unit 31
Low versus high threshold recruitment 32
Functional implications of recruitment within stabiliser and mobiliser roles 34
Stabiliser roles and slow motor unit recruitment 34
Mobiliser roles and fast motor unit recruitment 34
Muscle stiffness 34
Low threshold recruitment and timing 35
Pain and recruitment 36
Recruitment dysfunction: inhibition and dysfacilitation 37
Altered strategies in a dysfunctional situation 37
Sensation of effort, afferent input and recruitment 38
The dysfunction loop 39
Muscle recruitment training 39
Low threshold recruitment dominance 39
High threshold recruitment dominance 40
Clinical guideline for recruitment training 40
Retraining low threshold recruitment dominance 40
Retraining high threshold recruitment dominance 40
References 41
3 Assessment and classification of uncontrolled movement 43
Classification of subgroups in neuromusculoskeletal pain 43
Classification based on movement dysfunction 44
Relative stiffness – relative flexibility 45
Movement control dysfunction 46
Movement impairments 47
Motor control impairments (MCI) 47
Uncontrolled movement (UCM) and pain 48
The development of motion restrictions in function 48
A proposition for the aetiology of UCM 49
Integrated model of mechanical movement dysfunction 52
Principles of assessment of UCM 53
Neutral training region 53
Clinical assessment of UCM 54
Movement control rating system (MCRS) 54
Testing for the site and direction of UCM 55
Example of dissociation in ‘series’ 55
Example of dissociation in ‘parallel’ 55
Indications to test for UCM 56
Movement control test procedure 57
Using the MCRS 57
Rating interpretation 58
References 60
4 Retraining strategies for uncontrolled movement 63
Rehabilitation management and retraining 63
Management overview 63
Therapeutic exercise 64
The site and direction of UCM 67
Retraining in control of the site and direction of UCM 67
Progression of training the site and direction of UCM 69
Management of symptoms using retraining control of the UCM 69
Key principles in the retraining of motor control patterns 70
Motor unit recruitment 70
Cognitive awareness 71
The effect of posture on retraining 71
Challenges in retraining neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction 71
Integration into functional tasks and activities 72
Personality and behavioural traits for motivation and compliance 74
Red dot functional integration 75
Low load (facilitatory) proprioceptive stimulus 75
Integrative dissociation 75
Other approaches 75
Use of training tools/equipment 76
Manual therapy 76
How long does training take? 77
Movement control retraining 77
Conclusion 77
References 78
2 81
5 The lumbopelvic region 83
Introduction 83
Changes in movement and postural control in the lumbopelvic region 83
Reliability of movement observation 84
Efficacy of treatment to retrain control of lumbopelvic UCM 84
Diagnosis of the site and direction of UCM in the lumbar spine 85
Identifying site and direction of UCM at the lumbar spine 86
Segmental and multi-segmental uncontrolled motion in the sagittal plane 86
Segmental UCM 86
Multisegmental UCM 87
Clinical examples 87
Lumbar extension UCM 87
Lumbar flexion UCM 88
Movement and postural control at the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) and pelvis 88
Identifying UCM at the SIJ and pelvis 88
Testing for UCM – review of principles 90
Lumbopelvic tests for uncontrolled movement 90
Lumbar flexion control 90
Flexion control tests and flexion control rehabilitation 90
Observation and analysis of lumbar flexion and forward bending 91
Description of ideal pattern 91
Movement faults associated with lumbar flexion 91
Relative stiffness (restrictions) 91
Relative flexibility (potential UCM) 91
Indications to test for lumbar flexion UCM 92
Tests of lumbar flexion control 93
T1 Standing: trunk lean test (tests for lumbar flexion UCM) 93
Test procedure 93
Lumbar flexion UCM 94
Rating and diagnosis of lumbar flexion UCM 94
Correction 94
T2 4 point: backward push test (tests for lumbar flexion UCM) 97
Test procedure 97
Lumbar flexion UCM 98
Rating and diagnosis of lumbar flexion UCM 98
Correction 98
T3 Crook: double bent leg lift test (tests for lumbar flexion UCM) 100
Test procedure 100
Lumbar flexion UCM 101
Rating and diagnosis of lumbar flexion UCM 102
Correction 102
Multifidus facilitation 102
Static diagonal: isometric opposite knee to hand push 102
Static diagonal heel lift: isometric knee to hand push + 2nd heel lift 103
Alternate single leg heel touch: (Sahrmann level 1) 103
T4 Sitting: forward lean test (tests for lumbar flexion UCM) 106
Test procedure 106
Lumbar flexion UCM 106
Rating and diagnosis of lumbar flexion UCM 107
Correction 107
T5 Sitting: chest drop test (tests for lumbar flexion UCM) 109
Test procedure 109
Lumbar flexion UCM 110
Rating and diagnosis of lumbar flexion UCM 110
Correction 110
T6 Sitting: double knee extension test (tests for lumbar flexion UCM) 113
Test procedure 113
Lumbar flexion UCM 113
Rating and diagnosis of lumbar flexion UCM 114
Correction 114
T7 Stand to sit: ischial weight bearing test (tests for lumbar flexion UCM) 116
Test procedure 116
Lumbar flexion UCM 116
Rating and diagnosis of lumbar flexion UCM 117
Correction 117
Lumbar flexion UCM summary 119
Tests of lumbar extension control 120
Extension control tests and extension control rehabilitation 120
Observation and analysis of lumbar extension and backward arching 120
Description of ideal pattern 120
Movement faults associated with lumbar extension 120
Relative stiffness (restrictions) 120
Relative flexibility (potential UCM) 120
Indications to test for lumbar extension UCM 121
Extension load testing prerequisites 121
Back flattening on wall – standing (prerequisite) 122
Index 505
A 505
B 506
C 506
D 508
E 509
F 509
G 511
H 511
I 513
K 514
L 514
M 515
N 517
O 518
P 519
R 520
S 523
T 530
U 531
V 532
W 532