Interprofessional MSK Medical Management Flashcards
What techniques are utilized by massage therapists?
Swedish Massage (hypertonicity)
Deep Tissue (triggper points)
Shiatsu (rhythmic pressure on precise points of body)
Lympathic Massage (edema)
Rolfing (10 pt approach to align structure)
What is the idea behind acupuncture?
traditional thought: encouraging flow of qi
mixed with
modern thought: recruiting neuroanatomical activities in segmental distributions
What are common uses of acupuncture?
Nausea
pain
HA
allergies
menstraul cramps
OA
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“A group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices” describes what?
yoga
What is the role of a speech language pathologist?
tx speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in kids/adults
When do you refer someone for speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, or swallowing?
What is the focus of occupational therapists?
daily activities
What techniques are used by PTs?
US
phonophoresis
iontophoresis
laser therapy
electric stimulation
What is osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine?
Fully licensed physician with specialization in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the musculoskeletal or nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and cerebrovascular system (non-surgica
If a baby presents with torticollis, who should they see?
an osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal doctor
tx:
infants - plagiocephaly, torticollis, feeding issues
adults - sports injuries, MS, CP, Post stroke, pain
