Function/Dysfunction

Question 1

What is somatic dysfunction?

Answer 1

Impaired or altered function of related opponents of the somatic system: Skeletal, arthrodial, and myofascial structures, and related vascular, lymphatic, and neural elements.

Question 2

What is used to diagnose somatic dysfunction?

Answer 2

TART

Tenderness
Asymmetry
Restricted ROM
Tissue texture abnormality

Question 3

What are types of tissue texture abnormalities?

Answer 3

• Swelling
• Thickening
• Ropiness
• Stringiness
• Firmness
• Temp change
• Moisture change

Question 4

Differentiate active and passive motion.

Answer 4

Active: Voluntary movement produced by patent

Passive: Motion induced by physician while the patient emails passive/relaxed

Question 5

Differentiate an anatomical vs physiologic barrier

Answer 5

Anatomical: Limit of motion imposed by anatomical structures

Physiological: The limit of active motion

Question 6

What is an elastic barrier?

Answer 6

Passive ligamentous stretching between the physiological and anatomical barriers

Question 7

Define Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment.

Answer 7

the therapeutic application of manually guided

forces by an osteopathic physician to improve physiologic function and/or support homeostasis

Question 8

Define Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Answer 8

the application of osteopathic philosophy,
structural diagnosis, and the use of OMT in the
diagnosis and management of a patient.

Question 9

What is a direct technique?

Answer 9

Engagement of restrictive barrier carrying the dysfunctional component toward o through the restrictive barrier

Question 10

What s an indirect technique?

Answer 10

A manipulative technique where the restrictive barrier is disengaged. The dysfunctional body part is moved away from restrictive barrier until tissue tension is equal in one or all planes and directions