Biomechanical FOR

Biomechanical FOR

1. Function/Dysfunction Continua (use motivating tasks*)

   • Function
     • Maintain Strength
     • Maintain Endurance
     • Maintain Range of Motion
     • Inform on use of proper body mechanics & ergonomics in daily occupations
   • Dysfunction
     • Restriction in Movement
       • Edema
         • Ice
         • Massage
       • Stiffness
         • Heat
         • Stretch
           • Passive
           • Active
     • Decreased Strength
       • Use Resistance
         • Time Under Tension
         • Fatigue The Muscle
         • Gradually Increase Weight
     • Decreased Endurance

2. Conditions that Impact Biomechanical Functioning

   • orthopedic injury
   • Edema/Swelling
   • Pain
   • Skin Tightness
   • Spasticity
   • Flaccidity
   • Immobilization
   • Scars/Burns
   • Active Incisions/Open Wounds
   • Spinal Stenosis
   • Neurologic Injuries/Impairments
   • Hemiplegia

3. Goals

   • Maintain of Prevent limitations in ROM
     • Compression
     • Positioning
     • Splinting
     • Movement through ROM twice daily
       • PROM
       • AROM
   • Increase ROM

4. OT's Role

5. Areas of Practice

6. OT's Expertise

   • Range of Motion
     • Passive
     • Active
     • Active-Assistive
       • Self (SROM)

7. Evaluations

8. Research

   • Strengthening programs that resemble desired occupations in terms of position, speed, and contractions have the best results
   • Need to use biomechanical in content of client-specific occupations
   • Exercise Programs can decrease falls in elderly