Manipulation and Mobilization Flashcards
What are two biomechanical approaches to jiont assessment?
static and dynamic models
What is the static model to manipulation?
structure determines function- idea that alterations in the position of bones creates changes in mechanical and neurological function of a joint
What are some limitations to the static model?
incorrect assessment from bony anomalies
faulty movement can occur even with good static alignment
may result in the wrong joint being assessed if the problem is elsewhere
What are some advantages of the static approach?
good in acute conditions when moving the body is painful
can be used in areas where limited motion exists
What is the dynamic model to manipulation?
function more significant than structure and is determined by bony alignment as well as muscle and ligament alignment
What are some limitations to dynamic assessment?
lack of consistent interexaminer reliability
may overlook postural stresses
motion may be limited by disease
less helpful in acute conditions
What are advantages to the dynamic assessment?
indentifies components that become dysfunctional
What is the naturopathic manipulative therapeutics approach?
integrates static (structural- eg. bone malposition) and dynamic (functional- eg. joint restriction) analysis
What is a joint dysfunction?
joint mechanics showing disturbances of function without structural or positional change- a subtle mechanical joint alteration affecting quality and ROM
What is a joint fixation?
an articulation that has become temporarily immobilized in a position that it would normally occupy during any phase of movement (either at rest or in movement)
What is joint restriction?
limitation of movement in a dysfunctional joint.
eg: a vertebra that doesnt rotate right has a “right rotation restriction”
What are three causes of joint dysfunction?
mechanical (macro/microtrauma/postural) chemical (toxin, hormonal, reflex interaction) psychological stress (mental, emotional, psycho-somatic-visceral reflexes)
What does PARTS stand for?
Pain/Tenderness
Asymmetry of joint components (via palpation)
ROM
Tone, texture, temperature changes in soft tissue
Special tests/procedures
What are the four steps in assessing joint dysfunction?
inspection/observation
palpation (static and motion palpation)
ROM (global, articular and end-feel)
Naming the joint dysfunction (static and motion listings)
What are things to look for during the inspection/observation when assessing joint dysfunction?
posture, gait
superficial (size, shapde, skin cuts, brusies, swelling, scars, moles, etc)
What is static palpation?
assessment of somatic structures in a neutral state.
soft tissues- muscle, tendon, ligament, bone, dermal and subdermal
What is motion palpation?
assessment of passive and active segmental joint ROM
What are 5 things to look for during motion palpation?
quantity of movement (how far?) quality of movement joint play end-feel symptoms
What are two ways of assessing global motion? What are they specific for?
goniometry (limited to extremity joints)
inclinometry (standard for spinal measurements)
What is active ROM?
movement accomplished without outside assistance. the patient moves the part him/herself. physiological movements (osteokinematics)
What is passive ROM?
movement which is carried out by the operator without conscious assistance or resistance by the patient
What is a physiological barrier?
the end point of active joint movement
What is joint play?
discrete, short range movement of a joint independent of the action of voluntary muscles, determined by springing a bone of an articulation in a neutral position
What is end-feel/end-play?
discrete, short range movement of a joint independent of the action of voluntary muscles, determined by springing a bone of an articulation at the limit of its passive ROM
What are three characteristics of articular ROM?
elastic barrier
paraphysiological space
anatomic limit
What is an elastic barrier?
the elastic resistance that is felt at the end of passive ROM. further motion toward the anatomic barrier may be induced passively by the practitioner
What is paraphysiological space?
the area of increased movement beyond the elastic barrier available after a cavitation within the joints elastic range
What is the anatomic limit?
the limit of anatomical integrity, limit of motion imposed by anatomical structures.
forcing movement beyond this barrier would produce tissue damage (joint trauma)
What are 8 types of end-feel?
capsular, ligamentous soft tissue approximation bony muscular muscle spasm interarticular empty