Physiology and OPP primer pt 1

Question 1

What are the steps involved in the renal viscero-somatic reflex?

Answer 1

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Question 2

Tissue Texture changes from T10-L1/2 is usually bilateral. What type of posture would this patient demonstrate?

Answer 2

the patient would present with forward bending posture and spasms.

Question 3

what diaphrams are restricted in renal disease?

Answer 3

the thoraco-abdominal and pelvic diaphragm are restricted in renal disease

Question 4

where would we find positive chapman’s reflexes in renal disease?

Answer 4

we would find positive chapman’s reflexes on

the transverse process of L1 posteriorly and 1” above and 1” lateral to the umbilicus anteriorly

Question 5

sacral restrictions exhibit changes in ______ tone

this restriction effects what other structures?

Answer 5

sacral restrictions exhibit changes in parasympatheic tone

a sacral restriction also restricts the pelvic diaphragm fascia and affects the venou and lymphatic return from the lower exxtremities, compounding the dependent edema of renal and heart failure.