NMT Flashcards
What is fascia?Where is it located? What are its qualities?
Fascia is a spider web like connective tissue found all over the body that is made up of collagen, elastin and ground substance. Its qualities are thixotropic, meaning it can turn from solid to liquid
What happens to the sarcomere when trigger points form? What happens to blood flow?
The sarcomere constricts, and blood flow is lost making it ischemic
What time refers to sensations like numbness, or tingling?
Paresthesia
What is the best position for muscle to be in when finding trigger points
Shorten and relaxed
What is an active trigger point
Trigger point that is causing Pain without palpation
Give an example of low level isometric contractions
Driving-rhomboids
The ability of fascia to change from a near solid to a near liquid state is known as what
Thixotrophy
What is the name of the neurotransmitter that delivers the motor nerve signal?
Acetylcholine
What are three possible indicators you were on a trigger point while working?
Pain referral, tender, twitch response
What palpation technique is best used for the SCM
Pincher
What endangerment say do you need to be aware of when working the neck?
Brachial plexus
When working in the iliopsoas what position do we need to be aware of?
Only work psoas with clients legs bent
What does pressure on a nerve often feel like
Sharp and electric
Avoid what bony landmarks on the spine
Transverse processes and spinous processes
What is substance P
Neuro transmitter for pain
