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29 Cards in this Set
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resolve _____ dysfunction before treating Chapman’s Reflex points
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pelvic
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The “gangliaform contractions” represent ______ _____ reflexes.
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Neurolymphatic Viscerosomatic
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In current clinical practice, Chapman’s points are used more for diagnosis than for ______.
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treatment
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Many posterior Chapman’s points are located in the paraspinal area near the transverse processes. These areas may be treated in the course of _______ techniques applied to the area.
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soft tissue
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Chapman’s Points are found deep in the subcutaneous tissues, lying on the deep muscular fascia or __________.
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periosteum
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They are paired anteriorly and posteriorly; both points representing the same ______.
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viscus
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Describe the nodules of Champman's points
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Small
Smooth Firm Discretely Palpable or Grouped in Irregular Patches Approximately 2 to 3 mm in diameter when found alone |
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Stomach acid point
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left 5th rib space
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stomach peristalsis point
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left 6th rib space
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liver point
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right 5th rib space
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liver, GB point
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right 6th rib space
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Where, generally, are Chapman's points found?
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They are found in the soft tissues corresponding to the dermatomes innervated by the same segments that give rise to the involved viscus’ sympathetic nerve supply.
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Chapman's points feel like what variety of pudding?
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They have been described as feeling like pearls of tapioca pudding
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The Chapman's points masses are dense, but not hard like a ______
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tumor.
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The Chapman's points: One gets the impression of an area of circumscribed ___.
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edema
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When the Chapman's masses are confluent, they are believed to represent a more _______ disease process
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long-standing disease process.
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Pain on Palpation of Chapman's points
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Pinpoint
Located Under the Palpating Finger Non-radiating Sharp Exquisitely Distressing |
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The points are always located in the same place for the same viscus from person to _____.
Chapman’s reflexes show good inter-examiner _______. Chapman’s reflexes correlate well with final hospital ______. |
person
reliability diagnosis |
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What is the supportive research of Chapman's points?
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Limited – one study of hypertensive patients in whom only the posterior adrenal points were treated reported a blood pressure drop of 15 mm Hg systolic and 8 mm diastolic pressure
Serum aldosterone levels remained decreased for 36 hours post-treatment. |
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Differential Diagnosis – RLQ Pain
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Appendicitis
Acute Mesenteric Lymphadenitis Acute Right Salpingitis Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy Cecal Carcinoma |
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Only ______ has a Chapman’s Point located at the tip of the twelfth rib.
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appendicitis
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the diagnosis of chronic constipation or irritable bowel syndrome is assisted by The presence of ______ reflexes
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colon reflexes
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Where are Chapman's reflex areas for the colon?
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iliotibila bands
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the iliotibial band is tender at the level of the LEFT knee. What is the source of the problem?
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left 3/5ths of the transverse colon
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Patients with irritable bowel syndrome report more normal bowel movements for days to months after treatment of _______ and _______ Chapman’s points.
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anterior and posterior
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Apply what kind of pressure to the gangliaform mass?
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somewhat heavy and uncomfortable pressure
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How do you move the tip of your finger when treating a Chapman's reflex point?
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Slowly move the tip of the finger in a circular fashion to attempt to flatten out the mass.
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How long do you manipulate a Chapman's reflex point?
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Continue this for 10 to 30 seconds
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When do you stop treating a Chapman's reflex point?
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Cease treatment when the mass disappears, or the patient or physician can no longer tolerate the treatment.
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