Muscle function and physiology
Chapter2 Muscle function and physiology Introduction: Movement Control There has been much interest in and reference to stability of the spine over the last few decades. One of the first…
The shoulder girdle
Chapter 8 The shoulder girdle Medial rotation control T60 Kinetic medial rotation test (KMRT) Lateral rotation control T61 Kinetic lateral rotation test (KLRT) Shoulder flexion control T62 Arm flexion test Shoulder abduction control…
The lumbopelvic region
Chapter 5 The lumbopelvic region Flexion (posterior pelvic tilt) control T1 Standing: trunk lean test T2 4 point: backward push test T3 Crook: double bent leg lift test T4 Sitting: forward lean test T5 Sitting:…
The cervical spine
Chapter 6 The cervical spine Low cervical flexion control T29 Occiput lift test T30 Thoracic flexion test T31 Overhead arm lift test Upper cervical flexion control T32 Forward head lean test T33 Arm extension test …
Assessment and classification of uncontrolled movement
Chapter3 Assessment and classification of uncontrolled movement The development of valid classification methods to assist therapists in the management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders has been recognised as a clinical priority (Fritz…
The thoracic spine
Chapter 7 The thoracic spine Flexion control T42 Standing: back flattening test T43 Sitting: head hang test T44 Sitting: pelvic tail tuck test T45 Sitting: bilateral forward reach test Extension control T46 Standing: bilateral overhead…
Retraining strategies for uncontrolled movement
Chapter 4 Retraining strategies for uncontrolled movement Rehabilitation management and retraining The retraining of efficient control of uncontrolled movement (UCM) will depend on the pattern of the dysfunction and the…
Uncontrolled movement
Chapter 1 Uncontrolled movement The key to managing movement dysfunction is thorough assessment. This includes the determination of any uncontrolled movement (UCM) and a comprehensive clinical reasoning process by the…
