EVMM Manipulation Flashcards

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The 5 components of the set-up

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  1. Dr. position
  2. Patient position
  3. Dr. contact point
  4. Patient contact point
  5. Line of Drive
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Importance of the line of drive

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Correct line of drive is along the planes of the joint

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3
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3 Dr contact points

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Calcaneal, Pisiform, V-trough

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4
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Importance of correct Dr position, how to protect your wrists and shoulders

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Protect wrist by wrapping other hand around wrist to prevent hyperextension, shoulders square, flex abdominals, keep back straight, keep hands lower than shoulders

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5
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Muscles Dr uses to make an HVLA thrust

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Triceps and pectorals

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6
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Recoil: is it good or bad and why

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Recoil occurs in patient, do not transfer to Dr. as can harm Dr.

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7
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Importance of “bringing the joint to tension”

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The end of the paraphysiologic range is where the adjustment should occur

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8
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Difference between short lever and long lever manipulation

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  • Short – patient contact point is close to the joint

- Long – patient contact point is further from the joint

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9
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**The basis of manipulation, the diagnosis **

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Motion palpation

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10
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When to reconsider manipulation

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  • Muscles that are tense or in spasm
  • Neurologic signs
  • History of trauma w/ possible fracture
  • Severe DJD
  • Joint Laxity
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