LAB: Thoracic and Lumbar spine MET And ART

Question 1

Describe localization of the thoracic and lumbar

Answer 1

must engage the restrictive barrier and it should feel solid before applying an activating force

Question 2

When treating with MET, the first finger and thumb goes on the TPs that are being treated and the middle finger goes to the segment below, what purpose does this serve?

Answer 2

Allows for the localization of the motion to the dysfunctional segment

Question 3

Describe the patient positioning for the treatment of a type 1 thoracic SD

Answer 3

Physician stands opposite of SD rotation and loops arm beneath pt.’s armpit and grasps pt.’s PTP bicep/shoulder to induce sidebending and rotation of pt. to restrictive barrier.

Question 4

Describe the patient positioning for a type 2 thoracic SD

Answer 4

Physician stands opposite of SD direction of rotation and loops arm above pt.’s arm and grasps pt.’s PTP bicep to induce sidebending and rotation of pt. to restrictive barrier.

Question 5

What is a possible treatment that can be used for an SL SD

Answer 5

articulatory thoracic side bending prone

Question 6

Describe how you would treat the lumbar long lever, side bending MET type 1 SD

Answer 6

Neutral dysfunction.
PTP Up.
Pt force Down.
Lateral Recumbent

Question 7

Describe how you would treat the lumbar long lever, side bending MET type 2 SD
EXTENDED

Answer 7

SUUE 
Modified Sims 
PTP Up 
Pt force Up 
Extended Dysfunction

Question 8

Describe how you would treat the lumbar long lever, side bending MET type 2 SD
FLEXED

Answer 8

FDDR 
Flexed dysfunction 
PTP Down 
Pt force Down 
Lateral Recumbent