OCMM Intro Flashcards
What mechanism does OCMM use?
PRM = Primary Respiratory Mechanism
What are the 5 components of the PRM (primary respiratory mechanism)?
- Motility of brain/spinal cord
- Fluctuation of CSF
- Mobility of intracranial and intraspinal membranes
- Mobility of cranial bones
- Mobility of sacrum that is interdependent with SBS motion
What are the 5 components of the PRM (primary respiratory mechanism)?
- Motility of brain and spinal cord
- Fluctuation of CSF
- Mobility of intracranial and intraspinal membranes
- Mobility of cranial bones
- Mobility of sacrum that is interdependent with SBS motion
What controls the motility of the brain/spinal cord?
Cerebral blood flow oscillation
What does the CSF fluctuation cause?
CRI = Cranial Rhythmic Impulse
What are the intracranial and intraspinal membranes that act as springs to allow motion?
Falx Cerebri
Falx Cerebelli
Tentorium Cerebelli
What are some indications for Craniosacral treatment?
Stresses, trauma, dentistry, child birth
What are 3 absolute contraindications for craniosacral treatment?
- Intracranial bleed
- CVA
- Skull fracture
What are some common side effects of craniosacral treatment?
Headaches
Dizziness
Tinnitus
Other system alterations
What are the components of the CRI (Cranial Rhythmic Impulse)?
RRADS
- Rate
- Rhythm
- Amplitude
- Direction
- Strength
What are the components of the CRI (cranial rhythmic impulse)?
RRADS
- Rate
- Rhythm
- Amplitude
- Direction
- Strength
What is a regular rate for the CRI?
8-14 bpm
What makes up the RTM (reciprocal tension membrane)?
Falx Cerebri
Falx Cerebelli
Tentorium Cerebelli
The RTM (reciprocal tension membrane) has a significant role in?
Vascular flow
SBS stands for?
Sphenobasilar Synchondrosis