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14 Cards in this Set
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cause of headaches seen in pregnancy
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venous congestion causes impingement of CSF flow
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innervates the perineal area
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pudendal n.
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presynaptic sympathetic nerves of the pelvis
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lumbar splanchnic n.
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presynaptic parasympathetic nerves of the pelvis
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pelvic splanchnic n.
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pain from lumbar muscles is transmitted by what nerve
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posterior ramus of the spinal n.
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regions of the SNS that supply the pelvis
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T10-T11
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what curvature of the spine is increased during pregnancy
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lumbar lordosis
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effect of pregnancy on paraspinal muscles
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shorten and become unbalanced
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what causes SI pain seen in pregnancy
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anterior tilt of pelvis
increased SI mobility (due to relaxin) |
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pain down posterolateral thigh, no further than knee
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sciatica
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can occur postpartum from hurried removal from stirups
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piriformis syndrome (possible sciatica)
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fetus descends into the true pelvis
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lightening (causes radicular sx)
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CI for OMT in pregnancy
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vaginal bleeding
abortion ectopic pregnancy placenta previa abruptio placenta eclampsia PROM premature labor |
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where can a percussion vibrator be used on a pregnant pt
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above thoracic diaphragm (usually not done at all)
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