5: Interprofessional MSK Management

Question 1

Personal trainer

Answer 1

Creates and delivers safe/effective exercise programs for healthy individuals

Question 2

Certification for a personal trainer

Answer 2

Highly variable certifications; can have ACSM or NSCA certifications

Question 3

Ultimate goal of yoga

Answer 3

Moksha (liberation)

Question 4

Types of yoga

Answer 4

Classical, Buddhist, Jain, vedanta, tantric, hatha, laya, kundalini, feldenkrais

Question 5

Five massage therapist techniques and brief explanation of what theyre for

Answer 5

1. Swedish massage: hypertonicity
2. Deep tissue: trigger points
3. Shiatsu: rhythmic pressure
4. Lymphatic massage: edema
5. Rolfing: ten step approach to align structure

Question 6

Massage therapist education

Answer 6

Accredited massage therapy program, average of 647 hours or training

Question 7

Acupuncture

Answer 7

Encouraging the flow of qi + recruiting neuroanatomi cal activities in segmental distribution; placing a needle to get a neuro chemical response

Question 8

What is the body supposed to do in response to acupuncture?

Answer 8

Releases mediators of healing (macrophages, substance P, etc.)

Question 9

Education for acupuncture

Answer 9

1200 hours of training, less if youre already a physician

Question 10

What is acupuncture good to treat?

Answer 10

Nausea, pain, HA, allergies, menstrual cramps, OA, muscle spasms

Question 11

Occupational therapy

Answer 11

Focus on adapting the environment/task to fit the person

Question 12

Major goal of occupational therapy

Answer 12

Reduce the cost of health care

Question 13

Three services provided by occupational therapists

Answer 13

1. Individualized evaluation with patient to establish goals
2. Customized interventions to improve person’s daily tasks
3. Outcomes evaluation to ensure goals are being met

Question 14

What kind of specialities can you go into as a PT?

Answer 14

CV/pulmonary, clinical electrophysiology, geriatrics, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, sports, women’s health

Question 15

Techniques used by PTs and a little explanation of what theyre used for

Answer 15

1. US: tendon injury, pain relief
2. Phonophoresis: medication delivery for inflammatory conditions
3. Iontophoresis: electric currents for inflammatory conditions
4. Laser therapy: decreases PGE2
5. Electric stimulation: generates APs for neuropathic pain and spasms

Question 16

Education for chiropractors

Answer 16

4 year doctoral program

Question 17

When are chiropractors recommended?

Answer 17

For pts who need more frequent treatments (2-3 times a week)

Question 18

PM&R/ONMM

Answer 18

Physicians with specialty in disorders of the MSK or nervous system, including brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and cerebri vascular system

Question 19

Residency for PM&R/ONMM vs ortho surgeon vs neurosurgeon

Answer 19

1. PM&R: 3-4 yrs
2. Ortho surgeon: 5 years
3. Neurosurgeon: 7 years

Question 20

Neurosurgeon

Answer 20

Physician who specializes in disorders of the NS including brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and cerebrovascular system