MSK 1 Exam WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024

why do patients come see us? correct answers quality of life --> function --> movement we do: movement to address function to address quality of life movement vs movement dysfunction correct answers movement: chain of coordinated joints working together for a common purpose movement dysfunction: inability of a chain to coordinate joints together for a common purpose joint is not moving the way we expect, it is either: correct answers Structural reasons: 1. joint itself (passive or static structures) 2. soft tissue (muscles) that cross the joint functional reasons: 1. mobility 2. stability 3. both normal functional movements: correct answers passive structures: bones, joints, ligaments, capsules --> proper posture active structures: muscles, tendons, fascia --> mid-range (not shortened or lengthened position) neuromuscular control: stabilizers and movers acting together 3 W's correct answers what do you see? what does it mean? what do you want to do about it? we treat patients not... correct answers diagnoses - know their story, both personal and physically we also treat impairments not diagnoses decision making correct answers process of making a choice between options as to a course of action