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Somatic Dysfunction And Barriers Flashcards

1
Q

What is the definition of somatic dysfunction

A

Impairment or altered function of related components of the somatic system

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What three parts of the body can be directly affected by SD

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Skeletal
Arthrodial
Myofascial structures

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3
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Define homeostasis

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The level of well-being of an individual maintained by internal physiologic harmony that is the result of a relatively stable state or equilibrium among the interdependent body functions

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Define acute SD

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Immediate or short-term impairment or altered function of related components of the somatic system

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S/S of acute SD

PET TV

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Vasodilation
Edema
Tenderness
Pain
Tissue contraction
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Define chronic SD

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Impairment or altered function of related components of the somatic system

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S/S of chronic SD

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Tenderness
Itching
Firbosis 
Paresthesias
Tissue contraction
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What are the types of TTA

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Bogginess
Thickening
Ropiness
Firmness
Temp change
Moisture change
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Define bogginess

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A TTA characterized principally by a palpable sense of sponginess in the tissue, interpreted as resulting from congestion due to increased fluid content

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10
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Define hypertonicity

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Spastic paralysis

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11
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Define hypotonicity

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Flaccid paralysis or no tone at all

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12
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Define contracture

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Abnormal shortening of a muscle due to fibrosis

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Define ropiness

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Hard, firm, rope-like or cord-like muscle tone which usually indicates a chronic condition

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14
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Deinf anatomical barrier

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The limit of passive motion imposed by an anatomical structure

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15
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Define physiological barrier

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The limit of active motion

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16
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Define elastic barrier

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The range between the physiological and anatomic barrier of motion in which passive stretching occurs before tissue disruption

17
Q

Define tenderpoints

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Small, discrete hypersensitive areas within myofascial structures that result in localized pain

18
Q

Define trigger point

A

Small, discrete hypersensitive areas within myofascial structures

Palplation causes referred pain away from the site

19
Q

What is the goal of OMT

A

To remove SD and restore homeostasis

20
Q

What are the 5 models of OMT

A 
Postural Structural 
Neurological 
Respiratory/Circular 
Bioenergy 
Psychosocial

PBR? NP!

21
Q

What are the direct types of OMT technique

A 
MFR
INR
ST
MET
HVLA
22
Q

What are the combination types of OMT

A

MFR
Still
Percussor
PINS

23
Q

What are the indirect types of OMT

A

MFR
INR
BLT/LAS
FPR

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