X Somatic Dysfunction Evidence Based Research Exam2 Opp Hour6 Dcom

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... techniques are when you take the body towards the restrictive barrier

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direct

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... techniques are when you take the body away from the restriction toward position of ease

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indirect

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the following describes what:

a direct technique that usually involves lateral stretching, linear stretching, deep pressure, traction and/or separation of proximal and distal muscle ends while monitoring tissue response and muscle changes by palpation.

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soft tissue technique

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one of the proposed uses for soft tissue technique is to try and relax ... muscles

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hypertonic

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to improve local tissue nutrition, oxygenation, and removal of metabolic wastes and to enhance circulation to local myofascial structures you would use ...

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soft tissue technique

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to identify somatic dysfunction you can use ...

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soft tissue techniques

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soft tissue technique is also good for improving local and systemic ... responsiveness

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immune

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while doing soft tissue techniques, you should be feeling through ... by ...

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layer
layer

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what does the below statement describe:

proximal and distal ends of the myofascial structures being treated are longitudinally separated

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tractional technique also called stretching

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the statement below describes what:

a rhythmic, lateral stretching of a myofascial structure, in which proximal and distal ends are held stationary and the central portion of the structure is stretched like a bowstring.

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kneading

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the statement below describes what:

sustained deep pressure over a hypertonic myofascial structure

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inhibition

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Somatic dysfunction of the soft tissues (myofascial structures) of the body as characterized or inferred by ...

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tissue texture changes
asymmetry
restriction of motion
tissue sensitivity or tenderness

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what does this describe:

Soft Tissue treatments produce generalized “tonic” effects on patients and enhance general physical tone and level of well-being

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tonic effect

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what is a contraindication for soft tissue treatment

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patient refusal
absence of somatic dysfunction
skin disorders
acute muscle strain
acute ligament strain
bone fracture
thrombosis/bleeding disorders
cancer

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while you are treating the patient you are also ...

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diagnosing

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the functions of the lymphatic system:
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2.
3.
4.

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1. Maintaining fluid balance
2. Purification and cleansing of tissues
3. Defense
4. Nutrition

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Lymph flows through lymph channels is influenced by three factors:
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2.
3.

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1. Interstitial fluid pressure-forces fluid into the lymph capillaries
2. Ionic Gradients- fluid goes toward higher concentrations
3. Intrinsic lymphatic pump-channels

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Direct external pressure on the lymph channel ... the flow of lymph.

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increases

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diaphragm is an important external ... of the lymphatic system.

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pump

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there are 2 types of omt treatment for lymphatics:
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2.

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1. remove impedance to lymphatic flow
2. augment and improve the flow of lymph

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what does rib raising do:

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reduces constriction of larger lymph vessels, while reducing sympathetic tone

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what is this technique called:

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pectoral traction

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what is the name of this technique:

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thoracic pump

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absolute contraindications for lymphatic techniques
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2.

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Anuresis if not on dialysis
Necrotizing fasciitis