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14 Cards in this Set
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What happens to the lumbar lordosis in pregnancy and what is it caused by?
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Increased due to gravitational stress
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What levels is the diaphragm?
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T12-L1
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What happens to the diaphragm in pregnancy?
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Downward pull
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Rib and thoracic SD are common in pregnancy due to what?
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Breast enlargement
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How is lymphatic congestion created in pregnancy?
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Fascial distortions and downward pull of diaphragm
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Venous congestion during pregnancy can cause?
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Headaches
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Where are the sympathetic viserosomatic refelex in pregnancy?
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T10-T11
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Where are the parasympathetic reflexes in pregnancy?
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S2-S4
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What are 3 pre-existing structural problems that should be addressed in pregnancy?
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Scoliosis, short leg syndrome, strain/sprain
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What happens to the paraspinal muscles during pregnancy?
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Shortened because of the overstretched abdominal muscles
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What happens to the pelvic brim during pregnancy?
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Anterior tilt
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What are some contraindications for OMT in pregnancy?
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Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, threatened abortion, ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, abruption placenta, eclampsia, severe pre-eclampsia
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Where can’t you use the precussion vibrator?
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Below thoracic diaphragm
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Name some indication for OMT in pregnancy?
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Back pain, postpartum back/pelvic pain, pubic symphsitis, coccydynia, dysmenorrhea
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