Session 4 Flashcards

Extremity, muscle and ligament techniques

1
Q

If a muscle is strong in the clear, but weakens after it is maximally contracted for three seconds. Look for a ______ in the _________ of the muscle.

A

Tender point

Belly

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2
Q

If a muscle weakens after stretching, what may need to be applied to it

A

Fascial release

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3
Q

What other treatment is best applied after fascial release in muscle stretch reaction treatment

A

Neurolymphatic reflexes
Neurovascular reflexes
Vitamin B12

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4
Q

Treatment for cutaneous receptor dysfunction is

A

Stretch the skin and add as quick a vibration as possible with the fingers for 20-30sec
Or apply 300Hz vibration
Supplement with vitamin B complex

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5
Q

If gently pinching a muscle weakens an indicator muscle, __________ the muscle about _________ per second _________ times

A

Gently tap
Once
8-10

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6
Q

Treatment of a reactive muscle pair is usually applied to a dysfunctioning __________ in the ________ muscle

A

Neuromuscular spindle cell

Primary

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7
Q

“Muscle interlink” refers to reactive muscles in a ________ relationship

A

Gait

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8
Q

Treatment for ligament interlink is

A

Digital manipulation of the least painful ligament whilst simultaneously holding the hyoid bone towards that side

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9
Q

Spinal Interlink is like ligament interlink between

A

Vertebral lovett reactors

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10
Q

Ligament stretch reaction is from toxic levels of

A

The breakdown products of adrenalin

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11
Q

Diagnosis of ligament stretch reaction is

A

Stretch a ligament and immediately test a previously strong indicator muscle for weakening. Preferably a muscle directly associated with the same articulation as the ligament

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12
Q

A muscle is tested about once per second. It weakens after 5 tests. What nutrition may be indicated

A

Iron (aerobic)

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13
Q

In aerobic deficiency, what is required

A

Increase in aerobic activity, Decrease in anaerobic activity

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14
Q

In anaerobic excess what is required

A

Increase in aerobic activity, Decrease in anaerobic activity

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15
Q

In extremity challenge, if the vector reduces a subluxation, a weak associated muscle will

A

Strengthen

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16
Q

If using a strong indicator muscle for challenge, before adjustment of an extremity articulation what must be tested

A

Vector of adjustment

17
Q

If a cuboid is subluxated what muscle may be weakened

A

Ipsilateral TFL

18
Q

When evaluating ankle dorsiflexion, what may give an appearance of greater dorsiflexion than there really is at the ankle

A

If the ankle is not isolate and the entire foot is brought into dorsiflexion

19
Q

When buying new shoes that have a heel what is a good test for arch support

A

Press on the arch. It should not yield to pressure

20
Q

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is entrapment of the _______ nerve

A

Tibial nerve

21
Q

Where might the pain from functional hallux limits be located

A

Almost anywhere in the body but may be no foot complaint

22
Q

Rib pump technique involves ______ technique in its correction

A

Strain/counterstrain

23
Q

Subluxation of the ____________ bone may weaken serrates anticus

A

Scaphoid

24
Q

Which organ would you check if your patient has difficulty or knee pain when ascending stairs

A

Small intestine (quadriceps)

25
Q

Calculate your personal maximum heart rate

A

180-age-5

26
Q

Correction of strain/counterstrain requires __________ of a tender point in the passive posture of _____________

A

Palpation

Maximum reduction of pain

27
Q

After correction of strain/counterstrain it is wise to forward the patient of _________ on the following day

A

Pain in the general area

28
Q

In extremity challenge, if the vector reduces a subluxation, a weak associated muscle will __________

A

Strengthen

29
Q

If cuboid is subluxated and ipsilateral TLF is weak explain what mechanism is causing the weakness

A

When the cuboid is subluxated it simulates walking on the side of a hill thus inhibiting the ipsilateral TFL

30
Q

Improper patellofemoral tracking is often due to an imbalance of the

A

Vastus medals and lateralis