MSK Management Flashcards
Personal Trainer
creating and delivering safe and effective exercise programs
con: Certifications are Highly Variable
pro: Great for people that have the finances and need guidance and external motivation
Yoga
pro: Uses gentle movement and directed attention to help people learn new and more effective ways of living with their bodies
con: lifestyle change, which may be difficult for patients
Massage techniquie: swedish massage good for
Hypertonicity
Massage techniquie: Lymphatic massage good for
edema
acupuncture
Physicians can practice acupuncture in most states without formal certification (!!)
Neurochemical response to placement of needle
Body releases mediators of healing (macrophages, substance P, etc)
Occupational therapy mission statement
Occupational therapy practitioners have a holistic perspective, in which the focus is on adapting the environment and/or task to fit the person, and the person is an integral part of the therapy team. It is an evidence-based practice deeply rooted in science.
OT services & types of patients
Customized intervention to improve the person’s ability to perform daily activities and reach the goals.
Cerebral Palsy, post-stroke, UE injury, etc. - working on ADLs
Physical Therapy mission statement
Physical therapists (PTs) are movement experts who optimize quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education
PT services
●Ultrasound (US)
- Tendon injuries, pain relief
●Phonophoresis
- US medication delivery
- Inflammatory conditions
●Iontophoresis
- Electric current
- Inflammatory conditions
●Laser Therapy
-Decreases PGE2
●Electric Stimulation
- Generate action potential
- Neuropathic pain, spasm
Chiropractor
MSK system, spine adjustments HVLA
recommended for pts who need more freq visits (2-3/week)
PM&R/ONMM
specialization in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the musculoskeletalor nervous system
brain
spinal cord
peripheral nerves
cerebrovascular system
(non-surgical)
Ortho Surgeon
Fully licensed physician with specialization in the surgical treatment of usually bony disease (hip/knee replacement, carpal tunnel surgery, broken bokes/fractures, shoulder scopes)
Neurosurgeon
specialization in the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous systemincluding the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and cerebrovascular system.
