01.12.2016 STM Flashcards
1
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STM: define
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procedure directed towards tissues other than the skeleton while monitoring response an emotion changes using diagnostic palpation
- State of constant contraction cannot be deformed
2
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STM: uses
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- Tissue restrictions
- Reduce spasm
- Lymphatic flow/edema
- Pain-reduction
- Improve ROM/flexibility
- Change in peripheral blood flow
- Balance
3
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General principles:
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1) Superficial layers before deep
2) Direction of max restriction
3) Dependent on extent of restriction, amount of discomfort, degree of instability
4
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Contraindications
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Joint effusion/inflammation
RA
Neuro signs
Osteoporosis
5
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Techniques (4)
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Sustained pressure
Effleurage
Strumming
Petrissage
6
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Sustained pressure
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Constant pressur w/ clockwise/counterclockwise force
7
Q
Effleurage
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Generalized
Distal to proximal
8
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Strumming
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Perpendicular to muscle belly
9
Q
Petrissage
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Kneading
Rolling
Picking-up
10
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Stretching (4)
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Static
Dynamic
PNF
Ballistic/Isometric
