General Flashcards
First T in TART
Tenderness
A in TART
Asymmetry
R in TART
Range of Motion (altered)
Second T in Tart
Tissue Texture Change
What barrier does active ROM test?
Physiological barrier
What is a red flag?
A sign or symptom that indicates the possible or probably presence of a serious medical condition that can cause irreversible disability or untimely death unless managed properly
Name 5 red flags
- Onset of new complaint (under 20, over 50)
- Persistent night pain
- Loss of appetite
- Unexplained weight loss
- Constant unexplained fatigue
- Chest pain
- Sudden weakness
- Changes in balance and coordination
- Changes in vision, speech and hearing
- Fever and/or night sweats
- Frequent nausea and/or vomiting
- Changes in bladder function
Which barrier do passive ROM and Joint Play assess?
Elastic barrier
What is the anatomical barrier?
The theoretical limit before tissue damage occurs
What is a contraindication?
A circumstance, condition, symptom or factor that increases risk associated with treatment.
What is an ABSOLUTE contraindication?
A circumstance, condition, symptom or factor that makes treatment either permanently or temporarily recommended against without exception or qualification
- Weak bone
- Neurological dysfunction
- Vascular insufficiency
- Lack of working diagnosis
- Pain and/or excessive tissue feedback
- Non-compliance by patient (i.e. consent)
What is a RELATIVE contraindication?
Circumstances which procedures or treatments are considered in comparative terms. Contingent upon a risk/benefit analysis of relevant factors.
- Intervertebral disc herniation
- Patients’ age and general health status
- Pregnancy (especially 1st trimester)
- Vertigo
- Long term steroid therapy
- Severe scoliosis
- Recent treatment from another practitioner
- Psychological dependency on treatment
