Somatic Dysfunction Flashcards
What are the 4 osteopathic tenets?
The body is a unit.
The body possesses self-regulatory mechanisms.
Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated.
Rational therapy is based upon an understanding of body unity, self-regulatory mechanisms, and the interrelationship of structure and function.
Define Somatic Dysfunction
somaticdysfunctionis defined as the impaired or altered function of related components of the somatic (bodywork) system including: the skeletal, arthrodial, and myofascial structures, and their related vascular, lymphatic, and neural elements.
SAM and VLAN
Consequences of vertebra dysfunction
Impacts the nerves and can change visceral function
What does TART stand for?
Tissue Texture Abnormalities
Asymmetry (static or active)
Restriction of motion
Tenderness
What are examples of Tissue texture abnormalities?
Temperature Drag Texture Edema Bogginess Elasticity Dryness Oiliness Scars Contraction Flaccidity Spasm Ropey Stringy
Characteristics of Acute Somatic Dysfunction
Pain Erythema Relative warmth Increased moisture/bogginess Vasodilation Edema Tenderness Tissue contraction
Characteristics of Chronic Somatic Dysfunction
Itching Paresthesia A palpable sense of tissue dryness Coolness Tissue contracture Fibrosis tenderness Pallor
What is a contracture
abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle
What is active ROM?
Active – patient does the moving
What is Passive ROM
Passive – doctor does the moving
What is the physiologic barrier?
Limit of active motion
What is the Elastic range?
Between physiologic and anatomic barrier
What is anatomic barrier?
Limited by anatomic structure
OMT Contraindications
NO Somatic Dysfunction
Patient does not consent
Inappropriate clinical situation
Anatomic or physiologic considerations
Post-OMT Symptoms
Some experience more pain (like post exercise soreness). Rest and hydration can help. Studies show no worsening of conditions.
