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18 Cards in this Set
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The somatic system includes:
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Skeletal structures
Arthrodial structures Myofascial structures Vascular, lymphatic, and neural elements |
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A state in which less afferent stimulation is required to trigger the discharge of impulses
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Spinal facilitation
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Initial clues to somatic dysfunction and be obtained by:
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Observing the patient in active posture or by observing the patient in the rested supine position.
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The 5 models of OMM
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Biomechanical
Respiratory-circulatory Neurological Metabolic/energy Behavioral |
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Diagnostic criteria of somatic dysfunction (TART)
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Tissue texture abnormality (TTA)
Asymmetry Restriction of motion Tenderness |
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This arises from mechanical or neurophysiologic response in an attempt to compensate or adapt to the primary dysfunction
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Secondary somatic disfunction
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In a lateral view of a postural examination, what landmarks should line up?
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External auditory meatus
Humeral head Greater trochanter Lateral condyle of the femur Lateral maleolus |
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Normal cervical curve
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Convex anterior 20-40˚
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Increased extension of the cervical vertebre
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Lordosis
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Decreased extension of the cervical vertebre
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Flattening
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Normal thoracic curve
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Convex posterior 20-40˚
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Increased flexion of thoracic curve
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Kyphosis
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Decreased flexion of thoracic curve
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flattening
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I love you, Lydia.
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So, so, soooooo much!
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Normal lumbar curve
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Convex anterior 40-60˚
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Increased extension of lumbar curve
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lordosis
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Decreased extension of the lumbar curve
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flattening
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Mechanisms of soft tissue techniques
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Longitudinal stretching
Lateral stretching Inhibition |
