Manual Therapy Flashcards
Manual Therapy
-skilled hand mmts and passive mmts of joints
-improved tissue exttensibility, ROM, relaxation, pain, restrictions
Mobilizations
-passive
-rhythmic, repetitive mmt
-varied amplitudes
-high tolerance
-Restore full, painfree joint motion
Manipulations
-passive
-single, quick, decisive mmts
-small amplitude
-important set up
-Restore full, painfree joint motion
-faster, not always safe
Biomechanical Method
-biomechanical theory to assess abnormalities
-athrokinematic principals
-anatomical causes for presentation
Patient-Based Response Method
-pain reproduction and reduction w/ mmt
-does not rely on biomechanical
-findings to determine Tx
Manual Therapy Terminology
-Rate of force
-Location in Range: availability of segment
-Direction of force
-Targe of force: PT applied force
-Relative structural mmt
-Pt Position
Biomechanical Effects of Manual Therapy
-Improved movement
-Improved position
Neurophysiological Effects of Manual Therapy
ANS: change in vitals, skin conductance
Spinal Cord: inhibit pain receptors, decreased hypertonicity
CNS: altered pain experience in brain, inhibits mechanical nociception (gate control)
PNS: decreased inflammatory mediators
Temporal: last 20-30min, need to supplement with exercise to maintain effects
Placebo
Muscle Energy Technique
-active assits technique within or beyond normal ROM
-against PT counterforce
-less agressive and most tolerated
-RROM
ex: Pelvic SIJ Dysfuction: Alternating Add/Abd isometrtic holds
Normal End Feels
Bony/Hard: bone on bone
-elbow ext
-hard ending
-no joint play
Elastic: muscle tendon unit
-stretches with recoil
-wrist flextion causing finger flexion
-muscle adhesions= passive stretch
Soft: soft tissue
-elbow flexion
Capsular: produced by capsule or ligaments
-with pain= 1-2 Oscillation
-Adhesions= 3 sustained and 3-4 oscillation mobilization
Abnormal End Feels
Springy: articular surface
-rebound sensation
-knee flexion with displaced meninscus
Boggy: viscous fluid in joint
-squishy sensation
-blood in joint or sepsis
Spasm: reactive muscle reaction
-unyielding spasm
-recent trauma or tear
-no joint play
Empty: pain stops you
-no joint play if with assessment
Acute Stage of Healing
-inflammatory
-pain early in ROM
-0-10 (or 3) days
-chemicals irritate nerve endings
PT:
-prevent negative effects of rest
-reduce inflammation, edema, pain
-protect area
Teqniques:
-soft tissue/estim/US
-joint mobilizations (I-II)
-Muscle Energy Tecniques
Subacute Stage of Healing
-proliferation and repair
-pain at endfeel
-2 days - 3 months
-growth of capillaries, collagen formation, wound is covered, granulation tissue
PT:
-mobilize scar
-promote healing and function (PROM>AAROM>AROM)
-develop neurmuscular control
-pt education about 6w healing
Manual Therapy Teqniques:
-soft tissue/estim/stretch
-joint mobilizations (II-III)
-MET
-HVLAT if MET not successful
Chronic Stage of Healing
-maturation and remodeling
-pain at overpressure
-12 days -1+ yr
-new collagen (type 2) to align with stress
-scar formation
PT:
-return to function
-increase tensile quality of scar
- develop functional independence
-mobilize scar
-improve neurmuscular control
Manual Therapy Teqniques:
-soft tissue/estim/strength
-joint mobilizations (III-IV)
-MET to prepare for HVLAT
-HVLAT Strong indication
Grade I Oscillatory Mobilization Grades
-small amplitude
-0-25%
-beginning of available joint play
-Pain
-acute stage