Lecture 1: Introduction to Somatic Dysfunction Flashcards
What are the osteopathic tenets?
- The body is a unit
- The body possesses self-regulatory mechanisms.
- Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated.
- Rational treatment is based upon an understanding of the basic principles of body unity, self-regulation, and the interrelationship of structure and function.
What is somatic dysfunction?
Impairment or altered function of components related to the body. Includes skeletal, arthrodial, and myofascial structures. Includes related vascular, lymphatic, and neural elements.
What does TART stand for
Tissue Texture Change
Asymmetry
Restriction of Motion
Tenderness
What are examples of tissue texture changes?
Temperature Drag Texture Edema Bogginess: Fluid in tissue Elasticity Dryness Oiliness Scars Contraction Flaccidity: Muscles firm Spasm Ropey: hard/stiff Stringy
What are acute somatic dysfunctions?
Pain Erythema and relative warmth Increased moisture and bogginess Vasodilation Edema Tenderness Tissue Contraction
What are chronic somatic dysfunctions?
Itchiness Paresthesia Palpable sense of tissue dryness Coolness Tissue Contracture Fibrosis tenderness Pallor Ropey Stringy
What is the difference between Passive and Active ROM?
Passive: Doctor doing the work
Active: Patient doing the work
Passive ROM»_space; Active ROM
What is the physiologic barrier?
Limit of active range of motion
What is the anatomic barrier?
Limit imposed by anatomic structure
What is the elastic range?
Range between Anatomic Barrier and Physiologic Barrier
What is the restrictive barrier?
Functional limit that abnormally diminishes normal physiologic range
