Articulatory Techniques

Question 1

Articulatory technique indications

Answer 1

limited or lost articular motion

need to increase frequency or amplitude of motion of body region - chest wall motion in respiratory disease

normalize sympathetic activity

Question 2

Contraindication of articulatory technique

Answer 2

repeated hyperrotation of upper cervical spine in extension position -> damage vertebral artery

Acutely inflamed joint - infection or fracture

Question 3

Rib raising

Answer 3

Increases chest wall motion
normalizes sympathetic activity
improve lymphatic return

Supine
contact rib angle with finger pads
apply gentle traction
raise ribs pushing finger tips upwards and lowering forearms (lever action)

Question 4

Spencer Technique

Answer 4

“Elephants Fart Constantly To Annoy Intelligent People”

1: extension
2. flexion
3. circumduction - compression
4. circumduction - traction
5. abduction w/ internal rotation
Adduction w/ external rotation
6. internal rotation behind back
7. pump with arm over shoulder