Final Flashcards
What changes occur in the neck as you age
After age 50, nucleus purposes becomes fibrocartilaginous and has characteristics similar to annulus fibrosis
What are the neck pain comorbidities seen in elderly
Autonomic failure, CV dz, concentration problems, digestive dz, dizziness, HA, low back pain, OA, orthostatic hypotension, shoulder pain, TMJ, trap m ischemia
What is the leading cause of LE disability in older adults
OA; rapid increase >50
What are common OA complains
Pain in one joint, deep ache, stiffness after inactivity, night pain
What is the treatment for OA
Weight management, walking aids, NSAIDs, duloxetine, topical capsaicin, intraarticular injections, orthopdic intervention; prevention
Multi-disciplinary approach: PCP, rheumatologist, physiatrist, orthopedist, psychologist, psychiatrist, nurse, dietician, social worker
What happens to the aging nervous system
- decreased brain weight - drug toxicities and delirium
- alteration in NT
- decreased memory
- decreased reaction time- decreased IQ
- altered sleep
- decreased vibratory sense
- decreased righting reflex, increased postural instability, altered gait leading to falls
What reflex might be absent in older adults
Ankle
What are the treatments for Parkinson’s
Levodopa, amantidine, MAO-B inhibitors, anticholinergics; education, emotional support, exercise, PT/OT/speech therapy, meditation, nutrition
What are the pulm changes with aging
Decreased chest wall compliance, loss of lung parenchyma support, decreased resp m strength (less effective cough), increased alveolar dead space, increased perception of SOB -> anxiety
What are the CV changes with age
Calcification and sclerosis, increased symp tone, decreased hemodynamic response to inotropic agents leading to fatigue, increase in BP, LVH, orthostatic hypotension
What are the categories for HTN
- pre-HTN: 120-139/80-89
- HTN stage 1: 140-159/90-99
- HTN stage 2: 160/100
What are exacerbating factors of HTN
Obesity, sleep apnea, polycythemia, NSAIDs, excessive alc, low potassium, smoking
What are the sx of HTN
HA, accelerated HTN - somnolence, confusion, visual disturbances, N/V
What effect can OMT have on HTN
Where were SD found in patients with heart failure
T4
What are the treatments for pneumonia in the elderly
Abx, corticosteroids, statins/ACE, O2 support
What is the altered febrile response in frail older adults
- healthy community dwelling: >100.4 (38)
- frail: >100 single oral temp or 2 degrees above baseline (>1.1C)
What did preventative OMT study in nursing homes show
Reduced number of hospitalization and medication usage
What is the effect of OMT on blood cell count
OMT, lymphatic pump decreases platelet count
What OMT was used on patient with LE ulcers
Thoracic inlet, dome diaphragm, pelvic release, popliteal release, pedal pump
What are the viscerosomaticcs for symp for colon
T10-L2
What do you do for a fall risk assessment
Watch them stand from a sitting position without using arms for support, walk several paces, turn and return to chair, sit down without using arms
What are the risk factors for fall
Vit D def, decreased strength, SD, meds, depression
What is the geriatric depression scale
If >5/15 - probable depression
What is the scoring for mini mental status exam
Max score 30; mild impairment - 21-29, moderate 10-20, severe <9
How do you treat depression with OMT
SD related to pain, balance autonomic (OA/AA sacrum), cranial
What can US be used for
Tendon injuries, short term pain relief - warms superficial soft tissue
What is phonophoresis for
Inflammatory conditions such as tendonitits, arthritis, bursitis; U/S used to deliver med to tissue under skin
What is iontopheresis
Electric current delivers substances through skin to deeper tissues; used for inflammatory conditions
What is low level laser therapy
Absorption of photon radiation, altering cellular oxidative metabolism which decreases prostaglandin E2; used for minor MSK pain, carpal tunnel , OA RA
What is electric stimulation
Generates action potential in n tissue causing muscle contraction or altering sensory input; used for muscle spasm or contusion and neuropathic pain
What is a closed kinetic chain
Prox segment of extremity moves on fixed distal segment (ie: squats); used for shoulder and knee rehab
What is open kinetic chain
Distal segment of extremity moves about prox segment; ie: UE weight lifting; used for functional improvement in ADLs
What is core stability exercise
Targets low back, trunk and ab mm: ie back extension and Pilates; relives low back pain or pregnancy related pelvic pain
What is eccentric exercise
Muscle contracts as it lengthens; ex extension phase of biceps or hamstring curl; used to prevent injury
What is concentric exercise
Muscle contracts as it shortens ie: flex bicep; used to increase strength
What is isometric exercise
Muscle contracts but its length stays the same; ie: hold weight stationary; used for m toning and strength when joint mobility not advised (ie: patellofemoral pain syndrome)
What is isotonic exercise
Constant resistance through a joint ROM; ie free weights; used for mm toning
What are the different techniques acupuncturists use
- guasha: deep pressure with japanese soup spoon; TTA that results in very taught thickened mm
- cupping: TTA that results in hypertonic mm recalcitrant to OMT or massage
- acupressure: deep pressure technique or circular masasage
- reflexology: absorption of photon radiation; used for minor MSK pain
- NAET: used for allergies, idiopathic illnesses; uses mm testing to identify allergies
Why would a DO refer to an acupuncturist
If feels that patient needs more frequent treatment, knows that has a physically related problem but lab findings are negative
When would a DO refer to chiropractor
If the DO lost skills or feels unskilled in OMT, feels that the patient needs more frequent treatments, specializes in another area of practice
What can occupational therapist do for early childhood patients
Play based activities, rehearsal of social behaviors, oral stimulation, infant massage, improve motor coordination
What are the styles of massage
- Swedish: effleurage and Petrissage; hypertonicity, stress, fatigue
- deep tissue- slow deliberate strokes; trouble spots
- sports
- chair
- shiatsu: rhythmic pressure on certain precise points of body; indicated or anything acupuncture may address
- lymph massage
What is Rolfing
Deep tissue approach; ten sessions - each one builds upon last; need high school diploma
What is the recommendation for yoga
Daily starting at 5-15 min and increase every 2 weeks by 5 min
What is feldenkrais
Uses gentle movement and directed attention to help people learn new and more effective ways of living with their bodies *use in patients who are too focused on their own pain
What are causes of leg length discrepancy
Trauma, **THA, TKA, pes planus, knock knees, blow legs, OA, childhood problems
What is legg-calve-perthes
Idiopathic avascular necrosis of femoral head; young boys; progressive painless limp; often self limiting
What is slipped capital femoral epiphysis
“Ice cream falling off a cone”; assoc with obesity, teenage boys; painful limp and decreased internal rotation; treat with surgery
What are the findings of long leg
Posterior innominate, high iliac crest, posterior sacral sulcus, concavity of lumbar spine (SB towards), convexity of thoracic spine, shoulder is low early on then goes higher, foot is pronated, ankle is dorsiflexed exerted and abducted, femur is internally rotated, knee is flexed, pelvic shift is towards (COG shit)
What kind of torsion is physiologic
Forward
How does L5 move during gait
SB towards axis, rotates opposite (towards deep sulcus)
What is essential in the treatment of short leg syndrome
Home stretching
How do you treat a structural LLD
Same as functional plus heel left therapy; rules - only when femoral head discrepancy is >5mm, max 1/2 inch heel lift then progress to whole foot, final lift height should be 1/2-3/4 of measured discrepancy
What is the heilig lift formula
Total lift needed = sacral base unleveling/duration+compensation
Duration - <10 years =1 10-30 = 2, >30=3
compensation: none=0, L spine rotation/SB =1, wedging of vertebrae =2
What are the functions of the psoas m
Flexion of femur, maintains orientation of pelvis during erect posture, medially rotates hip when laterally rotated and vice versa
What are the etiologies of psoas syndrome
Flexion stress of lumbar spine (prolonged siting or bending), sit ups, deadlifts/squats, quick elongation of psoas, arthritis of hip, pregnancy, short leg syndrome, flat lumbar lordosis, viscerosomatic reflexes (lower GI/GU)
What is the symp innervation to kidney
T12-L2
What are the sx of psoas syndrome
Can’t sit or stand upright, difficulty lying prone, pain stopping at knee, protruberant abdomen, tight hamstrings, increased lumbar lordosis
What should you find on OSE of someone with psoas syndrome
Tight psoas and L1 F R and SB to side of tight psoas
What is stage 1 of psoas syndrome
B/l spasm; lumbar flexed, increased or flat lordosis, trouble standing up straight, positive Thomas, pain on extension, pain at belt line, treat with indirect techniques and passive stretch
What is stage 2 of psoas syndrome
U/l spasm; key lesion is L1 FRrSr; right hip external rotation; pain at R belt line, positive lateral flexion test - cannot SB to opposite side; treat L1 then L2-5 then psoas stretch
What is stage 3 of psoas syndrome
Sacral torsion and side shift; dysfunction axis on side of SD; pelvic side shift away from SD causes SB toward; R post innominate leading to short leg; pain in lumbo-sacral junction at site of sacral axis; treat torsion
What is stage 4 of psoas syndrome
Piriformis spasm on opposite side of psoas; external rotation of opposite leg; treat Piriformis with counterstrain, trigger point injection
What is stage 5 of psoas syndrome
Sciatica of opposite leg; pain in butt, ,SI and hip radiates to knee; treatment - add low dose steroid
What are the dos and donts of stretching for psoas syndrome
- do: passive stretch with rolled towel TID, active stretch 5-20x a day, supine leg lifts, push ups, swimming
- dont: sleep on stomach, use heat to treat, slump when sitting, Bend forward, lean toward, perform sit-ups, lean backward when standing
What are the red flags of LBP
Major trauma, age <20 or >50, hx of cancer, cauda equine sx, consistutional sx (Fever, chills, weight loss, recent bacterial infection, IV drugs, immune suppression, severe nighttime pain)
What is the most common type of spina bifida
Myelomeningocele
What are causes of spinal canal compromise
Hypertrophy of posterior longitudinal ligament, thickening of ligamentum Flavum, OA, exostoses, osteophytes, tumors, disc rupture
What maintains the spasm in Piriformis sydrome
Abnormal gamma motor neuron stimulation
What is facilitation
Enhancement of response of neuron to a stimulus following stimulation
What aspects of the CNS lower pain threshold
Symp stimulation and vasoconstriction
What is Nervi neuvorum
Derived from dorsal roots forming sciatic n; unmyelinated free nerve endings