Comp 7 Flashcards
For ME for rib 1 exhalation pump handle dysfunction, what is the position of the patient?
Supine with hand on side of dysfunctional rib on forehand and palm up
For ME for rib 1 exhalation pump handle dysfunction, where is the student and the hands?
Standing at edge of table on dysfunctional rib side
Contact superior aspect of affected rib angle with one hand
Place other hand on top of patient’s hand on forehead
What does the student do during inhalation for ME for rib 1 exhalation pump handle dysfunction?
Pull inferior on affected rib, encouraging engagement into inhalation barrier of rib
While simultaneously applying a posterior pressure to patient’s hand that is on forehead
What does the patient do when holding his breath and force is being applied to rib angle for ME for rib 1 exhalation pump handle exhalation dysfunction? What muscle is activating to correct the dysfunction?
Patient raises his head off table into student’s hand for 3-5 seconds (isometric contraction)
Then relax and breathe (post-isometric relaxation)
Anterior scalene muscle is activating to correct dysfunction
Describe how to diagnose rib 1 bucket handle exhalation somatic dysfunction
Patient supine
Student at head of table
Student places thumbs on angle of rib 1 and index fingers posterior to clavicle and over lateral aspect of rib 1 on midaxillary line
Student monitors through inhalation/exhalation
Note dysfunctional rib lagging behind upon inhalation compared to other side
Describe position of patient for ME for rib 1 exhalation bucket handle dysfunction?
Patient supine with head and neck rotated 30 degrees away from affectd side
Patient has hand on side of dysfunctional rib on forehead and palm up
Describe position of student and hands for ME for rib 1 bucket handle exhalation dysfunction?
Student at edge of table on dysfunctional rib side
Contacts superior aspect of affected rib angle with one hand
Places other hand on top of patient’s hand on forehead
What does the student do during patient inhalation for ME for rib 1 exhalation bucket handle dysfunction?
Student pulls inferior on affected rib, encouraging engagement into the inhalation barrier of rib
While simultaneously applying posterior pressure to patient’s hand that is on forehead
What does the patient do when holding his breath and force is being applied to rib angle during ME for rib 1 bucket handle exhalation somatic dysfunction? What muscle is activating to correct dysfunction?
Patient raises his head off table into student’s hand for 3-5 seconds (isometric contraction)
Then relax and breathe (post-isometric relaxation)
Middle scalene muscle
Describe how to diagnose rib 2-10 exhalation pump handle somatic dysfunction
Patient supine
Student at head of table
Fingers or medial aspects of hands parasternally for ribs 2-6 then over costochondral junctions of ribs 7-10.
Monitor through inhalation/exhalation
Dysfunctional rib lags behind upon inhalation copmared to other side
For a group dysfunction, treatment will be focused to superior rib of group
Where is the patient for ME for ribs 2-10 exhalation pump handle somatic dysfunction?
Patient supine
With hand on side of dysfunctional rib on forehead palm up
Describe how to diagnose a rib 1 pump handle exhalation somatic dysfunction
Patient supine
Student at head of table
Place thumbs on angle of rib 1
Place index fingers posterior to clavicle and over anterior aspect of rib 1
Monitor through inhalation and exhalation
Dysfunctional rib lagging behind upon inhalation compared to other side
Where is the student and hads for ME for ribs 2-10 exhalation pump handle somatic dysfunction?
Student standing at edge of table on dysfunctional rib side
Contact superior aspect of affected rib angle with one hand
Other hand on top of pt’s hand on forehead
What does the student do during pt inhalation for ME for ribs 2-10 pump handle somatic dysfunction?
Pull inferior on affected rib
Encourage engagement into inhalation barrier of rib
While simultaneously applying a posterior pressure to pt’s hand that is on forehead
During ME for ribs 2-10 exhalation pump handle somatic, what does the patient do while holding breath and force is applied to rib angle? What muscles are activating the force?
Pt raises hand on forehead toward ceiling and into student’s hand for 3-5 seconds (isometric contraction)
Then relax and breathe (post-isometric relaxation)
Pectoralis and serratus anterior muscles
Describe diagnosis of rib 2-10 bucket handle exhalation somatic dysfunction
Patient supine Doc at head of table Doc fingers on ribs in midaxillary line Monitor through inhalation/exhalation Dysfunctional rib lags during inhalation Treatment will be focused to superior rib of group