Conditions of the Neck Flashcards
1
Q
What is TOS?
A
Thoracic outlet syndrome. Nerve or vascular compression of the brachial plexus, subclavian/axillary artery and vein
2
Q
4 types of TOS
A
true TOS
anterior scalene syndrome
costoclavicular syndrome
pectoralis minor syndrome
3
Q
what muscles could be hypertonic with TOS ?
A
SCM
Scalenes
Subclavius
Pec Major
Pec Minor
4
Q
What are 3 non swedish tecniques you could use for TOS?
A
myofascial release (skin rolling)
for ROM: active/passive release
GTO
Origin and Insertion
heat or contrast hydrotherapy (dependant on stage of TOS)
