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STUDY GUIDE
Intro to Kinesiology for the Physical Therapy Assistant
Know where the center of gravity is located in most individuals(specifics)
Know when the Center of gravity is the most stable?
Know when the Base of Support is most stable?
Know the characteristics of static and dynamic balance
Know the sensory inputs that are important to balance
What is a Sharpened Rhomberg test and how is it performed?
Know the tests utilized in determining dynamic balance
Know the functional balance test(rating)
Know the gait cycle
a. Know the 5 events of the stance phase (Be familiar with the activity that occurs and muscle that
are active)
b. Know the three swing phases and the activity that occurs in each. (Be familiar with the muscles
that are active)
Be familiar with the different types of gait deviations (foot slap, vaulting, weak hip abductor,
circumduction, i.e.).
Know the muscles associated with the different gait deviations (weakness, active, i.e.)
Be able to define the following:
a. Stride
b. Step
c. Step length
d. Stride length
e. Step width
f. Cadence
g. Velocity Walking
Be familiar with the characteristics of gait in the older adult
Know the normal Range Of Motion for extremities
Know Manual Muscle testing grades if given scenarios
Be familiar with muscles and their actions
Be familiar with the rotator cuff muscles
Know the difference between eccentric and concentric if given scenarios
Be familiar with covex/concave (roll and slide)
Be familiar with end type feels
Know contraindication to Goniometry for Gait
Be familiar with postures and muscles affected
Be familiar with the plumb line
Be familiar with the following test:
Thomas
Lachmans
Obers
Foam and Dome (what does the pt. rely on in order to perform this test)
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