Soft Tissue Techniques Flashcards
stretching
pulling tissues along long axis
kneading
pressing perpendicular to axis (bowstring)
inhibition
forces superficial to deep over an area to reset tension
effleurage
lymphatic treatment
pressure/ light stroking distal to proximal and periphal to central
petrissage
aka skin rolling
deep pressure or squeezing muscle tissue to break adhesions
tapotement
karate chop!
absolute contraindications to soft tissue
absences SD
lack of consent
goals of soft tissue treatment
relax hypertonic muscles stretch passive fascial structures increase circulation identify SD improve reflexes prepare tissue for OMT observe response to OMT improve local immune responsiveness general relaxation
stretch reflex?
can be stimulated by soft tissue to increase tonicity of hypotonic muscle
cervical spine kneading
from side of neck
condylar decompression/OA decompression
occipital condyles from behind
crossed arm cervical oscillation
from behind arms crossed under head onto shoulder
prone thoracic kneading
from patients side while they are prone
heels of hand kneed paravertebral muscles to opposite side
seated upper thoracic traction
over under method
patient arm crossed while seated
put arms through patients and onto the shoulders
on side thoracic paravertebral kneading
patient on side from patients side grab paravertebral and pull toward you (up)
rhomboid release
patient on side
grab rhomboid and elevate (protract)
on-side paravertebral lumbar kneading
patient on side
grab paravertebral and pull up (in lumbar region)
prone lumbar traction
patient prone
cross hands in front up and down lumbar
-spread hands apart
plantar fascia kneading
knead bottom of foot with knuckles
pectoral traction
patient supine
from behind head, grab pectoralis major and bring toward you
C spine soft tissue
cervical spine kneading
condylar/OA decompression
crossed arm cervical oscillation
T spine soft tissue
prone thoracic kneading
seated upper thoracic traction (over under method)
on-side thoracic paravertebral kneading
rhomboid release
L spine soft tissue
on-side paravertebral lumbar kneading
prone lumbar traction
lower extremity soft tissue
plantar fascia kneading
upper extremity soft tissue
pectoral traction