Intro To Somatic Dysfunction Flashcards
Somatic dysfunction is defined as the
Impaired or altered function of related components of the somatic (bodywork) system including the skeletal, arthrodial (joints), and myofascial structures, and their related vascular, lymphatic and neural elements
What are the consequences of somatic dysfunction?
Poor posture may lead to tight trapezius muscles leading to HA or other pains
Can also be visceral - interactions b/w the vertebra and the nerves they protect may cause change in visceral fxn or vice versa
How do you diagnose somatic dysfunction?
Tissue texture abnormalities Asymmetry (static or active) Restriction of motion Tenderness The position of a body part as determined by palpitation and referenced to its defined adjacent structure
Tissue texture abnormalities
Temperature, drag, texture, edema, bogginess, elasticity, dryness, oiliness, scars, contraction, flaccidity, spasm, ropey or stringy
How do you name a somatic dysfunction?
Name it for what the structure WILL do
Ex: elbow can extend but is has restricted flexion then then it is elbow extended somatic dysfunction
Acute somatic dysfunction
Impairment or altered fxn of related components of the body framework system that is characterized by one or more of the following sx: pain, erythema, relative warmth, increased moisture/bogginess, vasodilation, edema, tenderness, and tissue contraction
Chronic somatic dysfunction
Impairment or altered fxn of long standing duration of related components fo the body framework system characterized by one or more of the following sx: itching, paresthesia, a palpable sense of tissue dryness, coolness, tissue contracture, fibrosis tenderness and pallor
Explain the difference between contraction and contracture
Contraction is the process of which a muscle becomes or is made shorter and tighter (acute)
Contracture is an abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle
What are some key words used for acute tissue texture abnormalities?
Erythematous, hot/increased warmth, bogginess, edema, spasm and tissue contraction
What are some key works for chronic tissue texture abnormalities?
Pale/blanching, cool, ropey, stringy, scar and doughy
How is somatic dysfunction treated?
By using OMT
Osteopathic manipulative treatment is the
Therapeutic application of manually guided forces by an osteopathic physician to improve physiologic function and/or support homeostasis that has been altered by somatic dysfunction
If a patient is doing the moving then they are
Active
If the doctor does the moving for the patient then they are
Passive
Which ROM (passive or active) has a greater range?
Passive ROM > active ROM
What is the physiologic barrier?
Limit of active motion
What is the anatomic barrier?
Limit imposed by anatomic structure
What is the elastic range?
The range between the physiologic and anatomic barrier (end of passive motion)