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MA2 Neuromuscular Therapy Practical 
MA2 Neuromuscular Therapy Practical
Practical exam and theory of Neuromuscular Therapy. Theory/Basis 40% grade; Hands-On (3 out of 5 moves) 60% grade. Note: 5 point deduction for poor body mechanics.
Rubric Code: LXXB6XC
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Subject: Health  
Type: Exam  
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40 % Clearly communicate fundamentals. Define structural homestasis, Identify causes of chronic pain(20%). Define Ardnt's Law, Hilton's Law. Indicate which 2 moves are contraindicated for Osteoporosis and Hip Replacement (20%). (Total, combined, possible 40 pts)
  Excellent

20 pts

Good

17 pts

Fair

13 pts

Poor

7 pts

Theory/Basis

Possible 20 pts.
Excellent

Complete definition of structural homeostasis. Complete identification of the causes of chronic pain.
Good

Definition of structural homeostasis OR indentification of causes of chronic pain somewhat incomplete.
Fair

Definition of structural homeostasis AND/OR causes of chronic pain need coaching; comprehension lacking.
Poor

Inadequate comprehension of structural homeostasis and causes of chronic pain.
2 Laws & Contraindications

Possible 20 pts.
Excellent

Full comprehension of Ardnt's Law, Hilton's Law. Student easily identifies which 2 pelvic moves are contraindications for Osteoporosis and Hip Replacement.
Good

Good comprehension of Ardnt's and Hilton's Laws, needs strengthening OR i.d. of 2 contraindicated moves for Osteoporosis & Hip Replacement somewhat incomplete.
Fair

Comprehension of Ardnt's Law / Hilton's Law need coaching, contraindicated moves for Osteoporosis and Hip Replacement incomplete.
Poor

Poor comprehension of Ardnt's / Hilton's Law. Needs coaching in regard to contraindicated moves for Osteoporosis and Hip Replacement.
Hands-on (choose 3)
60 % Choose 3 of 5 of the following moves to demonstrate, each worth a possible 20 pts each, equalling possible 60 pts. total.
  Excellent

20 pts

Good

17 pts

Fair

13 pts

Poor

7 pts

Pelvic Rocking

Possible 20 pts.
Excellent

Correct hands placed on correct anatomical positions on client. Rocking is rythmic; demonstrates knowledge of number of repetitions as standard procedure.
Good

Hand usage/placement needs slight correction OR rocking needs coaching/knowledge of standard number of repetitions needs coaching. Overall technique okay, but needs strengthening.
Fair

Hand usage/ placement, rocking technique, number of repetitions needs some work. Overall, student demonstrates some knowledge, but could be stronger.
Poor

Hand usage/ placement needs much coaching, rocking technique or knowledge of repetitions needs work. Overall, needs great improvement.
Pelvic Lateral Press

Possible 20 pts.
Excellent

Hand placement flawless,therapist (student) flawlessly instructs client to move closer in order to perform tmt. Pressure applied correctly for proper amt. of time.
Good

Hand placement, communication with client needs some coaching OR pressure application/ time allotment needs coaching.
Fair

Hand placement, communication with client needs coaching. Demonstration of pressure and timing needs strengthening.
Poor

Hand placement, communication with clietn needs work, as does application of pressure and/or knowledge of timing.
Pelvic Shifting

Possible 20 pts.
Excellent

Communicates well with client, articulates so that it's easy for client to understand movements. Thorough knowledge demonstrated. Indicates proper movement of pelvis, assisting/guiding client with therapist's hands, if necessary.
Good

Communication could be more articulate and easy for client to follow directions. Student (therapist) assists client properly with hands, if necessary. Overall, could be more confident.
Fair

Needs strengthening regarding knowledge of technique and ability to direct client to perform movement. Ability of student to assist client may need work.
Poor

Poor knowledge of technique, needs work on communication skills with client. May need coaching regarding using therapist's hands to assist client.
Traction

Possible 20 pts.
Excellent

Student (therapist) places hands properly on foot. Traciton is applied flawlessly, demonstrates understanding of joint/knee safety while working with client. Knowledge of repetitions precise & at correct pace.
Good

Hand placement good, Traction technique needs coaching OR needs coaching regarding joint/knee safety OR knowledge of repetitions/ pacing.
Fair

Student needs coaching in at least 2 of the following areas: hand placement, joint/knee safety, # repetitions, pacing.
Poor

Student needs much coaching regarding most of the technique: hand placement, joint/knee safety, # repetitions, pacing.
Hip Rotation

Possible 20 pts.
Excellent

Student (therapist) communicates well with client. Flawlessly supports lower extremity using proper hand placement. Maintains client's knee at approximately 90 degree angle throughout treatment.
Good

Communicates adequately with client. Could use some confidence/strength in demonstration of proper hand placement, maintenance of client's knee at 90 degree angle.
Fair

Communicates adequately with client but needs confidence. Needs some coaching in application of technique regarding hand placement, maintenance of client's knee at 90 degree angle. Overall, needs work.
Poor

Needs work in communication with client. Needs considerable coaching with hand placement, maintenance of client's knee at 90 degree angle.




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