Phys Med Wk1 Flashcards
What is joint Mobilization
a passive therapeutic movement up to but not exceeding the anatomic end range of joint movement
What does joint mobilization do?
restores ROM and quality of movement, and addresses compensatory stress on adjacent structure
What are the two types of stretching?
continuous and progressive
what is continuous stretching?
stretch the tissue and hold for 8-12 seconds
what is progressive stretching
stretch, relax, and then stretch again in a rhythmic fashion
What is traction?
pulling one body in relation of another
what are the benefits of traction/distraction?
- reduces stiffness and spasms; stretch muscle and connective tissue, reduces compressive effects
- modifies abnormal afferent impulses from mechanoreceptors
- reduces pain by inhibiting afferent nerve impulses
- likely improvements to blood and lymphatic flow
When a muscle is injured/strained/overstretched, the ? may be the source of continued pain
antagonistic muscle
what is myofascial release?
apply manual forces against soft tissue barriers, use deep, long and gliding strokes with your palms, fists, or forearms to affect different layers of fascia
what is active myofascial release
put muscle in a shortened position, apply pressure to tissue lesion, slowly stretch the tissue through active or passive motion
what is proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation?
uses proprioception to enhance the learning of a neuromuscular task
what are trigger points
tender spots within a shortened band in a muscle
what are the symptoms and implications of trigger points?
local and referred pain
- limitations in strength, flexibility, ROM, and proprioception
- reduction in circulation and nerve conduction
what is the travel and simmons version of trigger point therapy?
use a vapocoolant spray while the irritable tissue is being stretched, and/or inject lidocaine into the trigger point (wet needling)
