1] Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques Flashcards
HVLA thrusts are often accompanied by
Cavitations
3 types of pain
Acute, subacute, chronic
What is expected motion loss in a patient with restricted capsular mobility atthe Left L2/L3facet?
Capsular restriction at lumbar limits upslides and gapping.
Left L2/L3 facet would be restricted in flexion, right SB and left rotation.
Absolute contraindications for manips in lumbar
Bone weakening patho Neurological symptoms Vascular issues Severe pain that wont let them get into position Lack of patient consent
Neuro sx that are absolute contraindications
Cord compression
Cervical myelopathy
Nerve root compression with increasing neuro deficits
Cauda equina compression
Vascular issues that are absolute contraindications
CAD or vertebrobasilar insufficiency
Aortic aneurysms
Blood disorder (hemophilia)
Using anticoagulants
Relative contraindications for lumbar manips
History of intervertebral disc injury Pregnancy Ligamentous laxity/hypermobility Advantaged DJD Vertigo Psychological dependence on joint manip
Some transient adverse effects that might happen after manip
Increased local pain or discomfort Stiffness Headache Tired/fatigue Radiating pain DNV Tinnitus
Serious adverse effects after manip
HNP Fractures Vertebral artery dissection CVA Cauda equina syndrome Spinal cord compression Death
3 effects of manual therapy
Psychological
Mechanical
Neurophysiological
What is a psychological effect of manual therapy?
We have found their pain and can reproduce it so this strengthens the THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE - possible placebo effect
Mechanical effects of MT
Stretching
Snap intra-articular adhesions
Release entrapped meniscoid tissue within facets
Increase ROM
What are some neurophysiological effects of MT?
Endogenous pain relief
Less muscles guarding and inhibition and sensitivity to pain
Mid cervical flexion
Both facets upslide
Mid cervical extension
Both facets downslide
Mid cervical right SB
L facet upslide
R facet downslide
Left sidebend mid cervical motion
Left downslide
Right upslide
Mid cervical right rotation
Left upslide
Right downslide
Mid cervical left rotation
Left downslide
Right upslide