What type of ROM testing is specifically used to pinpoint adhesions?

The correct focus for pinpointing adhesions in the context of range of motion (ROM) testing is active resisted motion. This type of testing involves having the client actively move a joint against resistance, which allows the therapist to gauge the joint's mobility and detect abnormalities, such as stiffness or restrictions caused by adhesions. Resistance can often reveal subtle limitations in movement that passive motion might not clearly indicate.

In active resisted motion, the therapist applies resistance while the client performs the movement. This helps in observing how the client can engage their muscles and where they may encounter pain or a lack of range of motion, which can often point to underlying issues such as adhesions. Therefore, this method serves as an effective tool to diagnose proprioceptive deficiencies and restrictions within the joint or muscle.

Passive motion, while useful for assessing the overall range of motion without the client engaging their muscles, may not adequately highlight areas where adhesions are present. Active assisted motion also combines passive and active techniques but is typically focused on support and assistance rather than resistance, limiting its effectiveness in identifying adhesions. Static stretching is more about increasing flexibility rather than diagnosing specific range of motion restrictions.