chapter 15: ME

Question 1

reciprocal inhibition definition

Answer 1

antoher muscle energy technique utilizes the reflex mechanism of reciprocal inhibtiion when antagonistic muscles are contracted

Question 2

reciprocal inhibition direct technique explain example bicep muscle in spasm

Answer 2

if bicep muscle is in spasm, extend the elbow fully to the restrictive barrier, then have pt contract triceps against resistance

allows biceps to relaxd

Question 3

indirect reciprocal inhibition biceps muscle spasm

Answer 3

fully flex elbow away from restrictive barrier, then have pt contract triceps against resistance

Question 4

oculocephalogyric reflex

Answer 4

extraocular muscle contraction to effect cervical and truncal muscles

Question 5

contraindications ME

Answer 5

post surgical pts

intesnive care pts

Question 6

thoracic spine ME when do you move head and neck and then torso

Answer 6

T1-4 head and neck

T5-12 move throax

Question 7

rib exhalation dysfunction

rib 1 pump
rib 1 bucket

Answer 7

pt raises head to ceiling (pump handle)

bucket: pt rotates head 30 degrees away from affected side and has hand on forehead, raise head

Question 8

rib exhalation dysfunction

rib 2-10 bucket handle

Answer 8

pt raises hand towards ceiling

Question 9

rib exhalation dysfunction

rib 2-10 bucket handle

Answer 9

pt pushes elbow of affected side towards pt raise hand toward ceiling and lateral at 45 degrees

Question 10

rib exhalation dysfunction

ribs 11 and 12

Answer 10

pt prone, doc at opposite side of dysfunction

legs pulled toward doc so sidebend away from affected rib

pts arm on involved side above head in abduction

doc grasp ASIS and pull posteior
cephalad hand ob post rib affected