Physiological Effects Of Manuel Therapy

Question 1

What is this linked to

Answer 1

Linked to Christopher so’s paper, link to the three types of mechanoreceptors

Question 2

What is a type 1 mechanoreceptor

Answer 2

Numerous in the outer layer of capsule tissue and are subject to static and dynamic response to change of joint position

Question 3

What is a type 2 mechanoreceptor

Answer 3

Embedded in the deeper layers of fibrous joint capsule
Inactive in immobile joints
Fast adapting to acceleration and deceleration of joint movement

Question 4

What Is a type 3 mechanoreceptor

Answer 4

Present in joint ligaments but absent in the ligaments of the vertebral collum, active when considerable stress is applied

They have a high threshold to mechanical pressure