general info

Question 1

what it’s used for

Answer 1

joint pain and joint hypermobility
has 3 effects: mechanical, neurophysiological, psychological

Question 2

mechanical effects

Answer 2

=restoration of normal joint mobility or range of motion
helps flexibility and mobility of capsular and other soft tissue structures such as ligaments and tendons
when injured, soft tissues become short and joint mobility is limited- adequate force must be applied to create mechanical effects

Question 3

neurophysiological effects

Answer 3

=create both local and distal neurophysiological effects
these effects may be enhanced when using the spine- spinal tissues have lots of innervation
manipulation of the body can fire mechanoreceptors and provide input to the central nervous system
desirable effects when performing mobilisations are to increase facilitation of deep, local muscles that assist with neuromuscular control of the area and, ideally, to inhibit the more superficial, global muscles that may be causing pain due to increased guarding of the joint or segments involved.

Question 4

psychological effects

Answer 4

studies suggest that spinal manipulation may improve psychological outcomes compared to verbal interventions. Further, other variables, such as clinician and client expectations, may also play a role in the degree to which symptoms improve. greatest effect seems to be in those with a positive attitude and an expectation that the intervention will be helpful