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OPP Exam 1 Flashcards

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Definition of Osteopathic Medicine

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A comprehensive system of healthcare based upon holisitic evaluation and treatment of patients to the obtain the best possible outcome in medical care

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Art of Osteopathic Medicine

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“Use of sensitive palpatory diagnostic skills and osteopathic manipulative treatment to assist in facillitating the patient’s own healing abilities”

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Major difference between allopathic and osteopathic medicine

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200 hours of neuromusculoskeletal medicine, OMT, and osteopathic philosophy and art

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What best defines osteopathic medicine?

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“Utilizing our palpatory skills and OMT to facilitate the patient’s own healing ability”

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In which way does osteopathic medicine differ from allopathic medicine?

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Osteopathic training includes 200 hours of neuromusculoskeletal training

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What is the year osteopathic medicine started?

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”"”He flung the banner of osteopathy into the breeze in 1874”” -> 1874”

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What year did the first osteopathic medical school open?

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1892

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Why did AT Still develop osteopathic medicine?

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He lost his first wife, 3 of his children, and his father.

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Osteopathic principles

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  1. Human being is a unit<br></br>2. Structure equals function<br></br>3. Body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance - homeostasis<br></br>4. Rational treatment is based upon an understanding of the first 3 principles
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Osteopathic models

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  1. Biomechanical -> structural<br></br>2. Respiratory -> circulatory<br></br>3. Metabolic -> nutritional<br></br>4. Neurological<br></br>5. Behavioral - biopsyschosocial
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OMT/OMM definition

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Therapeutic use of the hands to restore normal structure (anatomy) and function (physiology)

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SOAP note

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S - subjective<br></br>O - objective<br></br>A - assessment<br></br>P - plan

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T.A.R.T. Changes

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T - Tissue texture abnormalities (tension)<br></br>A - Asymmetry of tissue/joint motion<br></br>R - Restricted ROM of tissue/joint<br></br>T - Tenderness

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Somatic Dysfunction

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Impaired or altered function of related components of the somatic (body framework) system: includes skeletal, anthrodial, and myofasical structures, and related vascular, lymphatic and neural elements

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Biomechanical model

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Anatomy of muscles, spine, extremities; posture, motion, tensegrity<br></br>OMT -> normalizing mechanical somatic dysfunction, structural integrity, physiological function, homeostasis

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Respiratory - circulatory model

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Emphasizes pulmonary, circulatory, and fluid (lymphatics, CSF) systems<br></br>Goal -> normalize blood and lymphatic flow, diaphragm function, tissue oxygenation

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Metabolic model

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Emphasizes homeostatic adaptive mechanisms through +/- feedback loops to regulate energy exchange and conservation through metabolic processes<br></br>Lifestyle changes, nutritional counselling<br></br>OMT -> lymphatic pump, visceral techniques

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Neurologic model

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Emphasizes CNS, PNS, and ANS that control, coordinate and integrate body functions<br></br>OMT -> normalizing neurological functioning, balancing the autonomic nervous system (ANS), proprioception, homeostasis

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Behavioral model

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Mental, emotional, social and spirtual dimensions related to health and disease<br></br>Depression, anxiety, stress, habits, addictions, and other mind-body interactions<br></br>OMT -> gentle, guided imagery, hypnosis, gentle breathing exercises

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Bioenergetic model

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Study of how endogenous and exogenous energy sources/forms influence and control living systems and their environment<br></br>Bioenergy - energy produced endogenously by living systems

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Biophysics

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“an interdisciplinary science using methods of, and theories from, physics to study biological systems. Spans all scales of biological organization, from the molecular to whole organisms to ecosystems. Biophysical research overlaps with biochemistry, nanotechnology, bioengineering, computational biology and complex systems theory. Bridge between biology and physics”

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Palpation

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“<span>The application of variable manual pressures to</span><span>the surface of the body for the purpose of </span><span>determining the </span><span>shape, size, consistency, </span><span>position, inherent motility</span><span> and </span><span>health</span><span> of tissues </span><span>beneath</span>”

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What information do you get from palpation?

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Tissues, motions, rhythms

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Functions of skin

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Major organ of the body<br></br>Functions: protective covering, temperature regulation, sense of touch, excretory organ, absorbing organ, biochemical function

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Mechanoreceptors

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Touch and proprioceptive

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Thermoreceptors

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Cooling and heat

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Nociceptors

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Pain, itch, tickle, and tingling to stabbing

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What can you feel from palpation?

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Temperature, mositure/dryness, depth/thickness (tissue layers), textures (smooth, rough, hair), tissue tension, tenderness/irritability, swelling, elasticity, turgor (hydration), motions, barriers/ease

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Phases of Basic Palpation

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“<span>1.</span><span> </span><span>Detection (“feeling”)<br></br></span><span>Through the development of psychomotor skills</span><br></br><span>2.</span><span></span><span>Internal amplification (“seeing”)<br></br></span><span>“</span><span>See” the structures that you are palpating by having a thorough </span><span>knowledge of the anatomy </span><br></br><span>Create a visual mind-image</span><br></br><span>3.</span><span></span><span>Analysis and interpretation (“thinking and </span><span>knowing”)<br></br></span><span>Must be correlated with a knowledge of gross and functional anatomy, </span><span>physiology, and pathophysiology.</span>”

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Acute tissue changes

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Temp -> increase<br></br>Texture -> boggy, rough<br></br>Moisture -> increased<br></br>Tension -> increased, rigid, board-like<br></br>Tenderness -> greatest<br></br>Edema -> yes<br></br>Erythema test -> redness lasts

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Chronic tissue changes

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“<span>TEMP</span><span> – decrease</span><br></br><span>TEXTURE</span><span> – thin, smooth</span><br></br><span>MOISTURE</span><span> – decreased</span><br></br><span>TENSION</span><span> – slight increased, </span><span>ropy, stringy</span><br></br><span>TENDERNESS</span><span> – present - </span><span>less</span><br></br><span>EDEMA</span><span> - no</span><br></br><span>ERYTHEMA TEST </span><span>– fades </span><span>quickly or blanches</span>”

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Active ROM

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movement produced voluntarily by the patient

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Passive ROM

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motion induced by the osteopathic physcian while the patient remains passive or relaxed

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Physiologic barrier

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-> limited by muscle length and angles<br></br>-> limit of ACTIVE motion

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Anatomic barrier

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-> limited by joint architecture<br></br>-> limit of PASSIVE range of motion

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Tissue disruption

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Moving beyond the anatomic barrier

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Restrictive barrier

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-> A limit in the NORMAL physiologic range of motion<br></br>-> Limit due to muscle/tendon/ligament tightness

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Pathologic barrier

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-> result of disease or trauma<br></br>-> lies within the physiologic range of motion<br></br>-> prevents symmetrical movement of joint within physiologic range of motion

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Direct manipulation

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“<span>Restricted joint or </span><span>tissue is taken in the </span><span>direction of the </span><span>restriction (barrier)</span><br></br><span>Physician’s force </span><span>allows the joint or </span><span>tissue to move </span><span>beyond the restrictive </span><span>barrier in motion</span>”

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Indirect manipulation

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“<span>Joint positioned away </span><span>from the barrier </span><span>toward the ease</span><br></br><span>Allows neural </span><span>mechanisms or </span><span>fascial tensions to be </span><span>altered to permit </span><span>improved motion</span>”

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Counterstain

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“<span>An osteopathic method of diagnosis and </span><span>indirect</span><span> treatment in which the patient’s </span><span>somatic dysfunction, diagnosed by an </span><span>associated myofascial </span><span>tender point</span><span>, is </span><span>treated by using a </span><span>position</span><span> </span><span>of</span><span> </span><span>spontaneous tissue </span><span>release</span><span> while </span><span>simultaneously monitoring the tender </span><span>point.</span>”

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Myofascial release technique

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“<span>An osteopathic method of treatment which </span><span>utilizes continual palpatory feedback to alleviate </span><span>restriction of the somatic dysfunction and its </span><span>related fascia and musculature</span>”

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Facilitated positional release

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“<span>A treatment method in which a dysfunctional </span><span>body region is addressed with a combination </span><span>of neutral positioning, application of an </span><span>activating force (compression, torsion, or </span><span>distraction), and placement into position of </span><br></br><span>ease</span>”

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Balanced ligamentous tension

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“<span>An osteopathic treatment that involves the </span><span>minimization of periarticular tissue load and </span><span>the placement of the affected ligaments in a </span><span>position of equal tension in all appropriate </span><span>planes so that the body’s inherent forces can </span><span>resolve the somatic dysfunction</span>”

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Soft tissue technique

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“<span>A group of direct techniques that usually </span><span>involve lateral stretching , linear stretching, </span><span>deep pressure, traction and/or separation of </span><span>muscle origin, and insertion while monitoring </span><span>tissue response and motion changes by </span><span>palpation.</span>”

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Inhibitory technique

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“<span>A treatment method in which steady </span><span>pressure is applied to soft tissues to reduce </span><span>reflex activity and promote tissue relaxation</span>”

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Muscle energy

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“<span>A form of osteopathic manipulative diagnosis and </span><span>treatment in which the patient’s muscles are </span><span>actively used on request, from a precisely </span><span>controlled position, in a specific direction, and </span><span>against a distinctly executed physician </span><br></br><span>counterforce</span>”

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High velocity low amplitude

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“<span>An osteopathic method in which the </span><span>restrictive barrier is engaged in one or more </span><span>planes of motion and then a rapid, </span><span>therapeutic force of brief duration traveling a </span><span>short distance is applied within the anatomic </span><span>range of motion</span>”

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Still technique

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“<span>System of OMT developed by A.T. Still to </span><span>treat specific tissues which exhibit </span><br></br><span>segmentally defined somatic dysfunction</span>”

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Planes of motion

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Transverse/horizontal plane -> vertical axis<br></br>Coronal plane -> anterior/posterior AP axis<br></br>Sagittal plane -> horizontal axis

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Ipsilateral

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same side

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Contralateral

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opposite side

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Concave

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surface curves inward like the inner side of a circle

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Convex

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surface curves outward like the outer side of a circle

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Superior

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situated higher up - can be both anterior or cephalad

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Inferior

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situated lower down - can be both posterior and caudad

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Landmarks for thoracic spine

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Mastoids<br></br>Shoulder<br></br>Inferior angle scapula<br></br>Iliac crest<br></br>PSIS<br></br>Greater trochanter

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Scoliosis

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Named according to the convexity<br></br>Left -> levoscoliosis<br></br>Right -> dextroscoliosis

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Key thing about scoliosis convexity

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NAME IT IN THE DIRECTION IT CURVES (NOT ANATOMICAL POSITION ALOKI)

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Functional scoliosis

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-> muscle hypertonicity<br></br>-> short leg syndrome<br></br>-> compensation<br></br>-> weak musculature

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Structural scoliosis

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-> idiopathic<br></br>-> genetic?<br></br>-> diagnosed in preteen or early teen years

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Review dermatomes

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Okay

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What structures impact range of motion?

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Joints, muscles, tendon, ligaments, medical conditions, biotensegrity

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Tensegrity

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An architectural system in which structures stabilize themselves by balancing counteracting forces of compression and tension

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Fascia components

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Cells, ECM

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Myofascia

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Muscle + fascia

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Fascia major function

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Helps regulate cell function (mechanotransduction)

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Layers of fascia

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-> pannicular (superficial)<br></br>-> investing (deep)<br></br>-> visceral<br></br>-> meningeal

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Myofascial diagnosis major awareness

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REQUIRES KNOWLEDGE OF ANATOMY

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Absolute contraindications

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Absence of somatic dysfunction, poor patient cooperation

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Relative contraindications

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“<span>Open wounds, burns, abscesses, </span><span>soft tissue infections, recent post-</span><span>operative sites, aortic aneurysm, </span><span>cancer</span>”

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Direct action

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gentle forces toward the restrictive barrier

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Indirect action

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gentle forces are applied with the hand away from the restrictive barrier

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Unwinding

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“<span>G</span><span>entle forces are applied </span><span>indirectly</span><span> in successive directions in a dynamic </span><br></br><span>manner. The tissue “unwinds” until the tissue </span><span>reaches a state of balance</span>”

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Model definition

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“<span>a set of ideas </span><span>and numbers that describe </span><span>the past, present, or future </span><br></br><span>state of something (such as </span><span>an economy or a business)</span>”

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Adaptability

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ability to respond to stresses to meet needs of the system

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Plasticity

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ability to be formed, molded

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Elasticity

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recoverability after stretching

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Viscosity

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rate of deformation under load and capability to yield under stress (TART)

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Colloid

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a non-precipitating suspension

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Mechanotransduction

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“<span>Mechanical force acting </span><span>on a cell membrane</span><br></br><span>•</span><span> </span><span>Opening of </span><span>mechanosensitive pores</span><br></br><span>•</span><span> </span><span>Distortion of </span><span>mechanosensitive </span><span>proteins</span><br></br><span>•</span><span> </span><span>Signal transduction into </span><span>the cell and nucleus</span><br></br><span>•</span><span> </span><span>Generation of a cellular </span><span>response</span>”

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Piezoelectric phenomena

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Mechanical stress is transformed into electrical potentials and electrical potentials are transformed into mechanical motion<br></br>Examples: quartz crystal, collagen, bone

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“Wolff’s Law”

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<div>Mechanical stress results in bone remodeling (piezoelectric)</div>

Structure affects function

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Biofield

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“complex, extremely weak <span>EMF </span>of the organism hypothesized to involve electromagnetic bioinformation for regulating homeodynamics”

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Bioelectromagnetics

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study of the interaction between electromagnetic fields and biological living systems

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Biofield therapy

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any therapeutic modality that interacts and changes the biofield and its manifestations

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FPR

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“<span>system of OMT that is </span><span>utilized to normalize </span><span>hypertonic voluntary muscles</span>”

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Who developed FPR

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Stanley Schiowitz, DO in 1990

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FPR Contraindications

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“<span>1. Moderate to severe joint instability</span><br></br><span>2.</span><span> </span><span>Herniated disc where the positioning could exacerbate </span><span>the condition</span><br></br><span>3.</span><span> </span><span>Moderate to severe intervertebral foraminal stenosis, </span><span>especially in the presence of radicular symptoms at the </span><span>level to be treated if the positioning could cause </span><span>exacerbation of the symptoms by further narrowing the </span><span>foramen</span><br></br><span>4.</span><span> </span><span>Severe sprains and strains where the positioning may </span><span>exacerbate the injury</span><br></br><span>5.</span><span> </span><span>Certain congenital anomalies or conditions in which the </span><span>position needed to treat the dysfunction is not possible </span><span>(e.g., ankylosis)</span><br></br><span>6.</span><span> </span><span>Vertebrobasilar insufficiency</span><br></br><span>7.</span><span> </span><span>No somatic dysfunction</span>”

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FPR Principles

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Neutral, compress, ease

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Scoliosis degrees of severity

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Normal -> no curve<br></br>Mild -> 5-15 degrees<br></br>Moderate -> 20-45 degrees<br></br>Severe -> anything greater than 50 degrees<br></br>> 50 compromises respiratory function<br></br>> 90 compromises cardiovascular function

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