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Cervical superior facet orientation?
Backward, upward, medial
Thoracic superior facet orientation?
Backward, upward, lateral
Lumbar superior facet orientation?
Backward, medial
Isotonic contraction?
Muscle contraction that results in tension remaining the same while muscle length shortens; operator’s force is less than patient’s force
Isometric contraction?
Muscle contraction that results in the increase in tension without a change in muscle length; operator’s force is equal to patient’s force
Isolytic contraction?
Muscle contraction against resistance while forcing the muscle to lengthen; operator’s force is more than patient’s force
Concentric contraction?
Muscle contraction that results in the approximation of the muscle’s origin and insertion
Eccentric contraction?
Lengthening of muscle during contraction due to an external force
Myofascial release?
Direct and indirect, active and passive
Counterstrain?
Indirect, passive
Facilitated positional release?
Indirect, passive
Muscle energy?
Direct, active
HVLA?
Direct, passive
Cranial?
Direct and indirect, passive
Lymphatic treatment?
Direct, passive
Chapman’s reflexes?
Direct, passive
In type I dysfunction, what motion precedes what?
SB precedes rotation (OSR)
In type II dysfunction, what motion precedes what?
Rotation precedes SB (TRS)
What is the only subjective component of TART?
Tenderness
2 types of isotonic contraction?
1) Concentric (shortening)2) Eccentric (lengthening)
Upward mvt of a bicep curl?
Concentric contraction
Downward mvt of a bicep curl?
Eccentric
Contraction in which tension remains the same?
Isotonic
Which vertebra has no spinous process or vertebral body?
C1
Which vertebrae have bifid spinoud processes?
C2-6
What portion of the cervical vertebrae lies bt the superior and inferior facets?
Articular pillars (or lateral masses)
What is located posterior to the cervical transverse processes?
Articular pillars
What is used by DO’s to evaluate cervical vertebral motion?
Articular pillars
What vertebrae do the vertebral arteries pass thru?
C1-6
What do the vertebral arteries pass thru?
Foramen transversarium
Where do the scalenes originate?
Posterior tubercle of the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae
Where does the anterior scalene insert?
Rib 1
Where does the middle scalene insert?
Rib 1
Where does the posterior scalene insert?
Rib 2
What are the actions of the scalenes?
Sidebend to same side with unilateral contraction, flex with bilateral contraction (also aid in respiration)
Where would you find a scalene tenderpoint in a rib dysfunction?
Posterior to clavicle at base of neck
Where does the SCM originate?
Mastoid and lateral half of superior nuchal line
Where does the SCM insert?
Medial 1/3 of clavicle and sternum
What are the actions of the SCM?
With unilateral contraction, will sidebend ipsilaterally and rotate contralaterally; bilateral contraction flexes head
Shortening or restrictions within the SCM results in what?
Torticollis
What ligament extends from the sides of the dens to the lateral margins of the foramen magnum?
Alar ligament
What ligament attaches to the lateral masses of C1 to hold the dens in place?
Transverse ligament of the atlas
What syndromes can weaken the alar and transverse ligaments resulting in AA subluxation?
Down’s and RA
What are uncinate processes?
Superior lateral projections originating from the posterior lateral rim of the vertebral bodies of C3-7
What is the joint of Luschka (unconvertebral joints)?
The articulation of the superior uncinate process and superadjacent vertebrae
What is the most common cause of cervical nerve root pressure?
Degeneration of the joints of Luschka plus hypertrophic arthritis of the intervertebral synovial (facet) joints
Where does C8 nerve root exit?
Between C7 and T1
What nerve roots make up the brachial plexus?
C5-T1
What is the primary motion of the OA?
Flexion and extension–50% of flexion/extension of cervical spine occurs at OA
How does sidebending occur at OA?
Opposite rotation
What is the primary motion of the AA?
Rotation–50% of rotation of cervical spine occurs at AA
What are the mvts of C2-7
Sidebending and rotation occur to the same side
Main motions of C2-4?
Rotation
Main motions of C5-7?
Sidebending
Lateral translation to the right will cause what motion?
Left sidebending
What if you feel a deep sulcus on the right at the OA joint?
Rotated right, sidebent left
How do you evaluate the AA?
Flex cervical spine to 45 degrees to lock out rotation of typical cervical vertebrae
An acute injury to the cervical spine is best treated how?
MFR or counterstrain
How does cervical foraminal stenosis present?
Neck pain radiating to upper extremity
What are the S/S of cervical foraminal stenosis?
Increased pain with neck extension, posiive Spurling’s, paraspinal muscle spasm, posterior and anterior cervical tenderpoints
Which vertebra actually rotates, the atlas or axis?
Atlas rotates on axis
Which cervical segment is best assessed by flexing neck to 45 and rotating?
C1
T1-3 rule of 3’s?
SP is located at level of corresponding TP
T4-6 rule of 3’s?
SP is located one-half a sefment below the corresponding TP
T7-9 rule of 3’s?
SP is located at level of TP of vertebrae below
Follows same rules as T7-9?
T10
Follows same rules as T5-7?
T11
Follows same rules as T1-3?
T12
Spine of scapula is at what level?
T3
Inferior angle of scapula corresponds with what?
Spinous process of T7
Sternal notch is at what level?
T2
Sternal angle (angle of Louis) attaches to which rib and what level is it?
2nd rib, level of T4
What is the main motion of the thoracic spine?
Rotation
Upper and middle thoracic spine motion?
Rotation > flexion/extension > SB
Lower thoracic spine motion?
Flexion/extension > SB > rotation
Primary muscles of respiration?
Diaphragm, intercostals
Rib attachments for diaphragm?
Ribs 6-12 b/l
Vertebral attachments for diaphragm?
L1-3
Anterior attachment for diaphragm?
Xiphoid
Action of intercostal muscles?
Elevate ribs during inspiration and prevent retractions during inspiration
Secondary muscles of respiration?
Scalenes, pec minor, serratus anterior/posteiror, quadratus lumborum, latissimus dorsi
What makes a typical rib typical?
Contains Shaft, Head, Angle, Neck, Tubercle (SHANT)
What is the difference bt head and tubercle of rib?
Head–articulates with vertebra above and corresponding vertebra; tubercule–articulates with corresponding TP
Typical ribs?
3-10
Atypical ribs?
1, 2, 11, 12 (ribs with “1” and “2”), sometimes 10
Reason why rib 1 is atypical?
Articulates only with T1 and has no angle
Reason why rib 2 is atypical?
Has large tuberosity on shaft for serratus anterior
Reason why ribs 11 and 12 are atypical?
They articulate only with corresponding vertebrae and lack tubercles
Reason why rib 10 may be atypical?
May articulate only with T10
True ribs?
1-7 (attach to sternum thru costal cartilages)
False ribs?
8-12 (connected by its costal cartilage to the cartilage of the rib superior)
Floating ribs?
11, 12
Rib motions?
Pump handle, bucket handle, caliper
Move primarily in pump handle?
Ribs 1-5
Move primarily in bucket handle?
Ribs 6-10
Move primarily in caliper?
Ribs 11 and 12
Rib appears to be “held up”, will not move caudad?
Inhalation dysfunction
Rib appears “held down”, will not move cephalad?
Exhalation dysfunction
Rib elevated anteriorly?
Pump handle inhalation dysfunction (depressed anteriorly for exhalation dysfunction)
Rib elevated laterally?
Bucket handle inhalation dysfunction (depressed laterally for exhalation dysfunction)
Anterior narrowing of intercostal space above dysfunctional rib?
Pump handle inhalation dysfunction (opposite for exhalation dysfunction)
Lateral narrowing of intercostal space above dysfunctional rib?
Bucket handle inhalation dysfunction (opposite for exhalation dysfunction)
Superior edge of posterior rib angle is prominent?
Pump handle inhalation dysfunction (opposite for exhalation dysfunction)
Lower edge of rib shaft is prominent?
Bucket handle inhalation dysfunction
What is the key rib responsible for group inhalation dysfunctions?
Lowest rib
What is the key rib responsible for group exhalation dysfunction?
Uppermost rib
Where is tx directed for a group dysfunction?
Key rib
Reason why lumbar spine is more susceptible to disc herniation?
Narrowing of posterior longitudinal ligament
Comparison of posterior longitudinal ligament at L1 and at L4-5?
Is 1/2 the width at L4-5 than at L1
Location of where spinal cord terminates?
L1-2
Location of where nerve roots exit in lumbar spine?
Below corresponding vertebrae, but above the IV disc
Origin of iliopsoas m?
T12-L5 vertebral bodies
Insertion of iliopsoas m?
Lesser trochanter
Erector spinae mm from lateral to medial?
Iliocostalis, Longissimus, Spinalis (I Love Spine)
Level of iliac crest?
L4-L5
T10 dermatome at umbilicus is anterior to which IV disc?
L3-L4
Most common anomaly in lumbar spine?
Facet trophism–predisposes to early degenerative changes
What is facet trophism?
Lumbar facet joints are aligned in coronal plane (instead of sagittal)
What is sacralization?
TPs of L5 are long and articulate with sacrum–predisposes to early degenerative changes
What is lumbarization?
Failure of fusion of S1 with other sacral segements
What is spina bifida?
Defect in closure of limina of vertebral segment
3 types of spina bifida?
Occulta, meningocele, meningomyelocele
Alignment of lumbar facets?
Backward and medial for superior facets
Major motion of lumbar spine?
Flexion and extension (small degree of SB, limited rotation)
Sidebending of L5 will cause what sacral motion?
Sacral oblique axis will be engaged on same side
Rotation of L5 will cause what sacral motion?
Sacrum will rotate toward opposite side
Ferguson’s angle?
Lumbosacral angle–formed by intersection of a horizontal line and the line of inclination of the sacrum (25-35 degrees)
98% of disc herniations occur where?
Between L4-5 or L5-S1
A herniation bt L4-5 will exert pressure on which nerve root?
L5 (the nerve root below)
Positive test seen in disc herniation?
Straight leg raising test
What is relatively CI in herniation?
HVLA
OMT for herniation?
Initially indirect techniques, then gentle direct
Positive test seen in psoas syndrome?
Thomas test
Tender point seen in psoas syndrome?
Medial to ASIS
Dysfunctions seen in psoas syndrome?
Nonneutral dysfunction of L1-2, positive pelvic shift test to contralateral side, sacral dysfunction on an oblique axis, and contralateral piriformis spasm
When do you stretch psoas m in psoas syndrome?
Chronic spasms
OMT for psoas syndrome?
Counterstrain to anterior iliopsoas tenderpoint followed by ME/HVLA to high lumbar dysfunction
Causes of spinal stenosis?
Hypertrophy of facet joints, Ca deposits within ligamentum flavum and posterior longitudinal l, loss of IV disc height
Radiology for spinal stenosis?
Osteophytes and decreased IV disc space, foraminal narrowing on oblique views
What is spondylolisthesis?
Anterior displacement of one vertebrae in relation to one below due to fractures in the pars interarticularis
Where does spondylolisthesis occur?
L4 or L5
What are the neuro deficits in spondylolisthesis?
None
What is a positive vertebral step-off sign?
Palpating the spinous process there is an obvious forward displacement at the area of listhesis
S/S of spondylolisthesis?
Pain with extension-based activities, tight hams b/l, stiff-legged, short stride, waddling gait
Goal of tx for spondylolisthesis?
Reduce lumbar lordosis and somatic dysfunction
What is CI in spondylolisthesis?
HVLA
Grading for spondylolisthesis?
1 = 0-25%; 2 = 25-50%; 3 = 50-75%; 4 = >75%
What is spondylolysis?
Defect of pars interarticularis WITHOUT anterior displacement of vertebral body
Radiology for spondylolysis?
Scotty dog on oblique view–fracture of pars interarticularis
What is spondylosis?
Radiological term for degenerative changes within IV disc and ankylosing of adjacent vertebral bodies
How do you dx spondylolisthesis vs. spondylolysis?
Spondylolisthesis = lateral x-ray; sponylolysis = oblique x-ray
Cause of cauda equina syndrome?
Massive central disc herniation
S/S of cauda equina syndrome?
Saddle anesthesia, decreased DTRs, decreased rectal sphincter tone, loss of bowel/bladder control
Result of delay in surgery for tx cauda equina?
Irreversible paralysis
Epidemiology of scoliosis?
5% of school-aged children develop it before 15
Percentage of children with actual sxs related to their scoliosis?
10%
Female: Male ratio for scoliosis?
4:01
Dextroscoliosis?
Curve that is SB left = scoliosis to the right
Levoscoliosis?
Curve that is SB right = scoliosis to the left
2 types of scoliosis curves?
1) Structural curve2) Functional curve
Which curve is fixed and inflexible?
Structural
Which curve will NOT correct with sidebending in opposite direction?
Structural
Which is assoc with vertebral wedging and shortened ligaments/musccles on concave side?
Structural
T/F An uncorrected functional curve may progress to a structural curve?
TRUE
When should kids be screened?
10-15 years
What is the angle measures the degree of scoliosis?
Cobb angle
What is Cobb angle?
Draw horizontal line from vertebral bodies of extreme ends of curve; then draw perpendicular lines from these horizontal lines
At what angle is respiratory function compromised?
>50
At what angle is cardiac function compromised?
>75
What are the causes of scoliosis?
Idiopathic, congenital, neuromuscular, acquired
Which type is most often progressive?
Congenital
What are Konstancin exercises?
A series of specific exercises that has been proven to improve the pt with scoliotic postural decompensation
When is bracing indicated?
Moderate scoliosis
When i surgery indicated?
Severe scoliosis–if there is resp compromise or if it progresses despite conservative management
3 things that cause short leg?
1) Sacral base unleveling2) Vertebral SB and rotation3) Innominate rotation
Most common cause of anatomical short leg?
Hip replacement
First ligament to be stressed in short leg?
Iliolumbar ligaments, then the SI ligaments
Sacral base unleveling compensation?
Sacral base will be lower on short leg side
Innominate compensation?
Anterior rotation on short leg side; posterior rotation on long leg side
Lumbar spine compensation?
SB away, rotate toward short leg side
Lumbosacral (Ferguson’s) angle compensation?
Increased 2-3 degrees
How to quantify differences in heights of femoral head for short leg syndrome?
Standing x-ray
When to consider heel lift?
Femoral head difference >5mm
When should the full lift be administered?
Sudden onset of discrepancy (e.g. fracture, surgery)
What should the final lift height be?
1/2 - 3/4 of measured leg length discrpancy
What should the “fragile” pt begin with?
1/16” (1.5mm) and increase 1/16” every 2 weeks
What should the “flexible” pt begin with?
1/8” (3.2mm) and increase 1/8” every 2 weeks
What is the max height that can be applied to INSIDE the shoe?
1/4”
What if >1/4” is needed?
Apply to OUTSIDE of shoe
What is maximum heel lift possible?
1/2”
How do you prevent pelvis from rotating to opposite side when >1/2” lift is needed?
Apply an ipsilateral anterior sole lift extending from heel to toe
Most common cause of scoliosis?
Idiopathic
When do the 3 bones of the innominate fuse?
20 years old
Anterior portion of 1st segment (S1)?
Sacral promontory
Sacral base?
Top (most cephalad) part
In somatic dysfunctions, what can be recorded as shallow (posterior) or deep (anterior)?
Sacral base or sacral sulci
How can you record the sacral ILA’s?
Shallow (posterior), deep (anterior), superior or inferior
The SI joint is an inverted “L” joint with 2 arms converging anteriorly. Where do these arms join?
S2
2 types of pelvic ligaments/
True and accessory
True pelvic ligaments?
Anterior, posterior and interosseous SI ligaments
Accessory pelvic ligaments?
Sacrotuberous, sacrospinous, iliolumbar ligaments
What ligament divides the greater and lesser sciatic foramen?
Sacrospinous ligament
Which ligament is the 1st to become painful in lumbosacral decompensation?
Iliolumbar ligament
Types of pelvic muscles?
Primary and secondary
Primary pelvic muscles?
Make up pelvic diaphragm–levator ani, coccygeus
Secondary pelvic muscles?
Iliopsoas, obturator internus, piriformis
Origin/insertion of piriformis?
ILA, greater trochanter
Action of piriformis?
Ext rot, extend thigh, abducts thigh with hip flexed
Innervation of piriformis?
S1 and S2 nerve roots
What are S/S of sciatica due to hypertonic piriformis?
Pain from buttock radiating down thigh but not past knee
Axis upon innominates rotate?
Inferior transverse axis (S4)
4 types of sacral motion?
1) Dynamic motion2) Respiratory motion3) Inherent (craniosacral) motion4) Postural motion
Location of transverse axis for resp and inherent motion of sacrum?
S2 (superior transverse axis)
Craniosacral flexion induces what sacral motion?
Counternutates (rotates posterior)
Craniosacral extension induces what sacral motion?
Nutation (rotates anterior)
Axis during dynamic sacral motion (walking)?
Oblique axes
Axis during postural motion?
Middle transverse axis (S3)
When L5 is SB, what sacral axis is engaged and where?
Oblique axis on the same side as side bending
When L5 is rotated, the sacrum rotates which way?
Opposite on an oblique axis
Where is the seated flexion test positive in sacral SD?
Opposite the oblique axis
B/l sacral flexion or extension move around what sacral axis?
Middle transverse
What is a common sacral dysfunction in the postpartum patient?
B/l sacral flexion
What axis does the sacrum rotate in a sacral margin posterior SD?
Mid-vertical or parasagittal
What is treated first, L5 or sacrum?
L5
Joints of the shoulder/
Scapulothoracic (pseudo-joint), AC joint, glenohumeral, SC joint
Primary flexor?
Deltoid (anterior portion)
Primary extensors?
Lat dorsi, teres major, deltoid (posterior portion)
Primary external rotators?
Infraspinatus, teres minor
Subclavian artery passes bt which 2 muscles?
Anterior and middle scalenes–contracture of these muscles affects arterial supply but not venous drainage
When does subclavian a become axillary a?
Lateral border of 1st rib
1st major branch of brachial a?
Profunda brachial a–accompanies radial n in its posterior course of radial groove
What becomes the deep palmar arterial arch?
Radial a
Tx technique to relieve lymph congestion of UE?
1) Open thoracic inlet2) Redome diaphragm3) Posterior axillary fold technique
Degrees of motion during arm abduction?
120 degrees due to glenohumeral motion, 60 degree due to scapulothoracic motion
Most common somatic dysfunction of shoulder?
Restriction in internal and external rotation
Least common somatic dysfunction of shoulder?
Restriction in extension
Most common somatic dysfunction of SC joint?
Clavicle anterior and superior on sternum
“Step-off” seen at the AC joint?
Superior and lateral clavicle on acromion
Pathogenesis of supraspinatus tendinitis?
Continuous impingement of greater tuberosity against acromion as arm is flexed and internally rotated
“Painful arc”?
Pain exacerbated by abduction from 60-120 degrees in supraspinatus tendinitis
Aggravating factors in bicipital tenosynovitis?
Elbow flexion or supination
Location of pain in rotator cuff tear?
Tenderness just below tip of acromion
Etiology of frozen shoulder?
Prolonged immobility of shoulder
Most common shoulder dislocation?
Anterior and inferior–affects axillary n
Most common brachial plexus injury?
Erb-Duchenne’s palsy
What is paralyzed in Erb-Duchenne’s?
Abduction, external rotation, flexion, supination
Crutch palsy?
Radial n
Saturday night palsy?
Compression of radial n against humerus as arm is draped over back of chair
Most common cause of injury to radial n?
Humeral fracture
Most commonly affected nerve injured in UE due to direct trauma?
Radial n
Erb-Duchenne’s?
Upper trunk (C5-6)
Pathogenesis of winging of scapula?
Weakness of anterior serratus due to long thoracic n injury
When is pain elicited in frozen shoulder?
End of ROM
Motions most often affected in adhesive capsulitis?
Abduction, internal and external rotation (extension is preserved)
Most commonly affected rotator cuff muscle?
Supraspinatus
Pathogenesis of bicipital tenosynovitis?
Inflammation of tendon and its sheath of long head of biceps
Site of pain in supraspinatus tendinitis?
Tip of acromion
Sites of compression of nv bundle in thoracic outlet syndrome?
1) Bt anterior and middle scalenes2) Bt clavicle and 1st rib3) Bt pectoralis minor and upper ribs
Most common somatic dysfunction of AC joint?
Clavicle superior and lateral on acromion
Motion of clavicle during internal/external rotation?
Around transverse axis
Second most common somatic dysfunction of shoulder?
Restriction in abduction
For every 3 degrees of abduction…
Glenohumeral joint moves 2 degrees and the scapulothoracic joint moves 1 degree
Nerve roots of brachial plexus?
C5-T1
What becomes the superficial palmar arterial arch?
Ulnar a (Ulnar is Up in the palm)
Where does brachial a divide into ulnar and radial aa?
Under bicipital aponeurosis
When does the axillary a become the brachial a?
Inferior border of teres minor
Subclavian vein passes where?
Anterior to anterior scalene
Primary internal rotator?
Subscapularis
Primary adductors?
Pec major, lat dorsi
Primary abductor?
Deltoid (middle portion)
Rotator cuff muscles?
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, teres minor, Subscapularis (SItS)
Bones making up the shoulder?
Clavicle, scapula, humerus
Only muscle of thenar eminence NOT innervated by median n?
Adductor pollicis brevis (ulnar n)
Innervation of lumbricals?
1st-2nd innervated by median n; 3rd-4th innervated by ulnar n
What attaches to the DIPs?
Flexor digitorum profundus
What attaches to PIPs?
Flexor digitorum superficialis
Carrying angle?
Intersection of 1) longitudinal axis of humerus and 2) line from distal radial-ulnar joint passing thru proximal radial-ulnar joint
CA for men?
5 degrees
CA for women?
10-12 degrees
CA >15 degrees?
Cubitus valgus OR abducation of ulna in SD
CA
Cubitus varus OR adduction of ulna in SD
An increase in CA causes what wrist motion?
Adduction of wrist
A decreased in CA causes what wrist motion?
Abduction of wrist
What motions occur with adduction of ulna?
Lateral glide of olecranon, radius is pulled proximally resulting in abduction of wrist
What motions occur with abduction of ulna?
Medial glide of olecranon, radius is pushed distally resulting in adduction of wrist
Radial head motion?
Anterior with supination; posterior with pronation
Location of reference when naming ulna motion?
Distal ulna
Common cause of posterior radial head?
Falling on pronated forearm
Common cause of anterior radial head?
Falling backward on supinated forearm
Gold standard dx for carpul tunnel?
EMG
Swan neck deformity?
Flexion contracture of MCP and DIP, extension contracture of PIP
Boutonniere deformity?
Extension contracture of MCP and DIP, flexion contracture of PIP
Cause of swan neck?
Contracture of intrinsic mm of hand
Cause of boutonniere?
Rupture of hood o extensor tendon at PIP
Primary hip extensor?
Gluteus maximus
Primary hip flexor?
Iliopsoas
Primary knee extensor?
Quadriceps
Primary knee flexors?
Semimembranosus and semitendinosus
4 ligaments that make up femoroacetabular joint?
1) Iliofemoral2) Ischiofemoral3) Pubofemoral4) Capitis femoris
What ligament attaches the head of the femur to the acetabular fossa?
Capitis femoris
What are the minor motions of the hip?
Anterior and posterior glide
What motion occurs with anterior glide of the head of the femur?
External rotation
What motion occurs with posterior glide of the head of the femur?
Internal rotation
Etiologies of hip external rotation SD?
Piriformis or iliopsoas spasm
Etiologies of hip internal rotation SD?
Spasm of internal rotators
3 joints that make up the knee?
1) Tibiofemoral 2) Patellofemoral3) Tibiofibular
What is the largest joint in the body?
Tibiofemoral
What is the origin and insertion of the ACL?
Originates at posterior aspect of femur, attaches to anterior aspect of tibia
Origin and insertion of the PCL?
Originates at anterior aspect of femur and inserts on posterior aspect of tibia
Which ligament articulates with the medial meniscus and helps prevent valgus stress at the knee?
Medial collateral ligament
Attachments of the lateral collateral ligament?
Femur and fibula
Mvt of the tibiofibular joint occurs with what motions of the foot?
Pronation and supination
What motion occurs when the fibular head glides anteriorly?
Pronation
What motion occurs when the fibular head glides posteriorly?
Supination
Pronation motions?
Dorsiflexion, eversion, abduction
Supination motions?
Plantarflexion, inversion, adduction
Pronation of foot causes what fibular motion?
Causes talus to push distal fibula posteriorly allowing anterior glide proximally
Supination of the foot causes what fibular motion?
Causes anterior talofibular ligament to pull distal fibula anteriorly, and allows proximal fibula to glide posteriorly