OPP Exam #3 Flashcards
if there is a renal lithiasis (kidney stone), it may cause the psoas to become hypertonic and you would have a positive
Thomas test
if there is appendicitis, it may cause the psoas to become hypertonic and you would have a positive
Thomas test
Goal of Counterstrain is to decrease
gamma gain
Spencer techniques utilize
muscle energy, articular, lymphatic/myofascial techniques
Lumbar spine will side-bend towards the…and rotate towards the..
long leg.. short leg
Most commonly used form of contraction in muscle energy is
isometric contraction
Take a history prior to physical examination
physical examination
the first part of the physical examination
Observation/observing the patient move
Isometric contraction used in muscle energy tenses the… causing….
Golgi Tendon organs
a reflex inhibition of the muscle allowing an increase in muscle length
Translation to the right=
translation to the left=
left
right side-bending
Pancreas chapman point and cause
- (think of Amylase/Lipase/Blood glucose)
- Anterior Chapman point: 7th intercostal space near sternum on right side
Tight piriformis muscle would lead to
reduced hip internal rotation
Coracoid process location
1” inferiorly from the most distal articulation of the clavicle
Terrible triad consists of
- anterior cruciate ligament
- medial collateral ligament
- medial meniscus
Transition zones are more susceptible to somatic dysfunction and where
OA, C7-T1, T12-L1, L5-S1
A heel lift for a leg length difference may help prevent
osteoarthritis in a patient
Posterior talus problem
decreased plantar flexion
Anterior talus problem
decreased dorsiflexion
If a muscle is torn, do not
stretch it
T.A.R.T.
T: Tissue Texture Changes
A: Asymmetry
R: Restriction of motion
T: Tenderness
somatosomatic reflex
localized somatic stimuli producing patterns of reflex response in segmentally related somatic structures. For example, rib somatic dysfunction from an innominate dysfunction.
somatovisceral reflex
localized somatic stimulation producing patterns of reflex response in segmentally related visceral structures. For example, triggering an asthmatic attack when working on thoracic spine.
viscerosomatic reflex
localized visceral stimuli producing patterns of reflex response in segmentally related somatic structures. For example gallbladder disease affecting musculature.
viscerovisceral reflex
localized visceral stimuli producing patterns of reflex response in segmentally related visceral structures. For example, pancreatitis and vomiting.
5 Osteopathic Models
Biomechanical (structural, postural) Neurological Respiratory/circulatory Metabolic/Nutritional Behavioral (psychobehavioral)
Acute vs chronic
-Local increase in muscle tone, contraction, spasm, increased muscle spindle firing
Normal or sluggish ROM
May be minimal or no somatovisceral effects
-Decreased muscle tone, contracted muscles, sometimes flaccid
Restricted ROM
Somatovisceral effects more often present
Orientation of Superior Facets
BUM
BUL
BM
Orientation of Inferior Facets
AIL
AIM
AL
Anterior Lumbar Counterstrain Points
AL1 Medial to ASIS AL2 Medial to AIIS AL3 Lateral to AIIS AL4 Inferior to AIIS AL5 Anterior, superior aspect of pubic ramus, lateral to symphysis pubis
Psoas inserts on the
lessor trochanter of femur
The key somatic dysfunction initiating or perpetuating psoas syndrome is believed to be a
type II (non-neutral) somatic dysfunction (F Rx Sx) usually occurring in the L1 or L2 vertebral unit, where “x” is the side of side-bending of the somatic dysfunction
Psoas Syndrome
- The key, nonneutral (type II) somatic dysfunction at L1 and/or L2
- Sacral somatic dysfunction on an oblique axis, usually to the side of lumbar side-bending
- Pelvic shift to the opposite side of the greatest psoas spasm
- Hypertonicity of the piriformis muscle contralateral to the side of greatest psoas spasm
- Sciatic nerve irritation on the side of the piriformis spasm
- Gluteal muscular and posterior thigh pain that does not go past the knee, on the side of the piriformis muscle spasm
ME is
direct/active
HVLA is
direct/active
Counterstrain is
Indirect/Passive
Balanced ligamentous technique is
Indirect/Passive
Facilitated Positional Release is
Indirect/Passive
Examples of Indirect Techniques
Counterstrain
Facilitated Positional Release (FPR)
Balanced Ligamentous Tension Technique (BLT)
Functional Technique
Myofascial Release (may also be direct)
Cranial (may also be direct)
Still Technique (combined indirect and direct)
Examples of Direct Techniques
Soft tissue Articulatory Muscle Energy High velocity, low amplitude (HVLA) Springing Myofascial Release (may also be indirect) Cranial (may also be indirect) Still Technique (combined indirect and direct)
Effleurage
Gentle stroking of congested tissue used to encourage lymphatic flow
Petrissage
Involves pinching or tweaking one layer and lifting it or twisting it away from deeper areas
Tapotement
striking the belly of a muscle with the hypothenar edge of the open hand in rapid succession in order to increase it’s tone and arterial perfusion. A hammering, chopping percussion of tissues to break adhesions and/or encourage bronchial secretions
Counterstrain interacts with
-Muscle spindle
Muscle length
rate of change of length
In parallel
Muscle Energy interacts with
-Golgi tendon Muscle tension Rate of change of muscle tension In series -Nociceptors
Postisometric Relaxation
- The physician isometrically resists contraction, then takes up the slack inaffected muscles during the relaxed refractory period.
- There may also be increased tension on Golgi organ proprioceptors in tendons with muscle contraction, which inhibits active muscle contraction.
- Physician Repositions Patient to Feather Edge of New Barrier
- Goal: muscle relaxation
- all three planes
Reciprocal Inhibition
- Relax and lengthen muscles in acute spasm.
- Patient is Instructed to GENTLY Push TOWARD the Barrier
- all three planes
Counterstrain: Steps of Treatment
- Maintain finger contact at all times (NOT PRESSING FIRM constantly, only monitoring!)(***continuous monitoring)
- Hold it for 90 seconds (that’s the time for ALL counterstrain points, including ribs)
- Return patient to neutral position SLOWLY!!
Facilitated Positional Release (FPR)
Body part in NEUTRAL position
COMPRESSION applied to shorten muscle/muscle fibers (some cases may have TRACTION instead)
Place area into EASE of motion (INDIRECT) for 3-5 seconds
Return body part to neutral
THIS TECHNIQUE IS INDIRECT!!!!
Still Technique
Tissue/joint placed in EASE of motion position (augments the somatic dysfunction)
Compression (or traction) vector force added
Tissue/joint moved through restriction (into and through the restrictive barrier) while maintaining compression (or traction) and force vector
THIS TECHNIQUE GOES FROM INDIRECT TO DIRECT!!!!
Epicondylitis lateral
Tennis elbow
Medial epicondylitis
Golfer’s elbow
Upper Extremity Counterstrain Points Subscapularis
Extension, internal rotation, and slight abduction of the humerus
Upper Extremity Counterstrain Points Levator Scapulae
internally rotation of arm/shoulder with traction and slight abduction
Upper Extremity Counterstrain Points Supraspinatus
Flex arm/shoulder 45 degrees
Abduct arm/shoulder 45 degrees
Externally rotate arm/shoulder
Upper Extremity Counterstrain Points Infraspinatus
Flex arm/shoulder 150 degrees
Internally rotate arm/shoulder
Abducts arm/shoulder
During pronation (radius and ulna)
Distal radius crosses over ulna and moves anteromedially
Proximal radial head glides (moves) posterior
During supination (radius and ulna)
Distal radius moves posterolaterally
Proximal radial head glides (moves) anterior
most common radius/ulna disfunction and what does it inhibit
Posterior radial head is the most common dysfunction, leading to loss of forearm supination
Falling forward on an outstretched hand leads to a…. and can inhibit
- Falling forward on an outstretched hand leads to a posterior radial head
- Forearm resists supination
Falling backward on an outstretched hand leads to … and can inhibit
- Falling backward on an outstretched hand leads to an anterior radial head
- Forearm resists pronation
Short-lever Evaluation & Diagnosis of Radius
- Palpate radial head
- With distal hand induce pronation & supination at the wrist proximal to the carpal bones
- A/P glide & rotation should be palpable, esp. at extremes of supination & pronation