Introduction To BLT, Still's, & FPR OMT Flashcards
What are the direct OMT techniques
MFR INR ST MET HVLA
What are the combination OMT
MFR
Still
PINS
What are the indirect OMT
MFR
INR
BLT/LAS
FPR
BLT is primarily described as a what
Indirect passive treatment
Define BLT
The minimization of periarticular tissue load and the placement fo the affected ligaments in a position of equal tension in all appropriate planes so that the body’s inherent forces can resolve the somatic dysfunction
What are BLT indications
SD that includes ligamentous articular strains
What are the relative contraindications of BLT
Fx Open wounds Infections DVT AAA Anti-coag therapy
What is the first step in BLT
Place the patient in neutral
What is the activating force in BLT
Having the patient hold their breath till air hunger
What is the object of BLT
To balance the articular surfaces or tissues in the directions of physiological motion common to that articulation
What does FPR stand for
Facilitated positional release
Define FPR
A treatment method in which a dysfunctional body region is addressed with a combination of neutral positioning, application of an activating force and placement into a position of ease.
What are the 3 FPR absolute contraindications
- Unstable fx affected by treatment positioning
- Manifestation of a neurological symptom by the treatment
- Exacerbation of a potentially life-threatening symptom
What are the FPR relative contraindications
Treatment is not well tolerated
Comorbidities that place the patient at risk for fx
Joint instability
Spinal stenosis/nerve root impingement
What motor system stimulates the muscle spindles
The gamma motor system
