Motion Palpation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two purposes of motion palpation?
A
- confirm instrumentation findings
- verify x-ray listings
2
Q
What are the 3 uses for motion palpation?
A
- which segment is subluxated
- listing of the subluxated segment
- effectiveness of adjustment
3
Q
What are the 3 errors in motion palpation?
A
- too much force
- feeling gross motion instead of segmental
- patient helping
4
Q
Hypermobility is due to____
A
“the compensation of the joints ABOVE & BELOW the subluxated area”
5
Q
What 3 things reduce motion of a vertebra (aka fixation)?
A
- nucleus displacement toward periphery
- edema
- adhesions
6
Q
What absorbs forces in hyperextension?
A
- posterior arches
- resulting in strain, sprain, or even fracture:::(subluxation usually doesn’t occur; however, with hyperextension in the C spine, atlas & occiput are often subluxated from the forces causing hyperextension)
7
Q
Type of articulation at IVD & vertebrae junction:
A
Symphysis articulations
8
Q
Type of movement at IVD & vertebrae junction:
A
Amphiarthrodial
