ST, MFR & INR Flashcards
What is an indirect technique?
A technique that takes tissues away from the restrictive barrier
What is a direct technique?
A technique that takes tissues toward the restrictive barrier
Which types of technique are commonly a direct technique?
Soft tissue, muscle energy and HVLA
Which types of techniques are mostly an indirect technique?
Balanced ligamentous tension, facilitated positional release and counter strain
Which two techniques are both an indirect and direct technique?
Myofascial release and Still’s technique
What are the components of soft tissue?
Fascia, muscles, organs, nerves, vasculature, lymph vessels, tendons, ligaments and aponeuroses
What are the components of fascia?
Fascia, muscles, organs, nerves, vasculature and lymph vessels
Which components of soft tissue are NOT in fascia?
Tendons, ligaments and aponeuroses
Soft tissue is
All the tissue in the body that is not hardened by the processes of ossification or calcification such as bones and teeth
What is soft tissue technique?
A direct technique that usually involves local stretching, linear stretching, deep pressure or traction
History of soft tissue technique
Used by AT Still especially deep inhibitory pressure
Soft tissue proposed mechanism of action
Relaxes hypertonic muscles and reduces spasm by decreasing alpha motor neuron activity
Stretches and increases the elasticity of shortened fascial structures
Improves local tissue nutrition, oxygenation and removal of metabolic wastes
Identifies areas of restricted motion, tissue texture abnormalities and sensitivity
Improves local systemic immune system
Provides a general state of relaxation
Provides a general state of tonic stimulation by stimulating the stretch reflex in hypotonic muscles
What are the indications of soft tissue technique?
Somatic dysfunction (TART findings)
Clinical conditions present that would benefit from soft tissue techniques
In adjunct to other OMT
What are some clinical conditions that would benefit from soft tissue?
Hypertonic muscles, excessive tension in fascial structures and abnormal somato-somatic or somato-visceral reflexes
When using ST in adjunct to other OMT you
Identify areas of somatic dysfunction
Observe tissue response to application of manipulative technique
Provide a general state of relaxation
Provide a general state of tonic stimulation
Prepare tissues for other types of manipulation
What are the most serious reactions to ST?
Ecchymosis (bruising), acute muscle spasm or post procedure muscle soreness
What are some absolute contraindications for ST?
Lack of consent
Skin or soft tissue is not intact (traumatized, friable, easily torn)
Absence of somatic dysfunction
What are some relative contraindications of ST that can be observed on the skin?
Contagious skin diseases, acute burns, painful rashes, abscesses or cellulitis and skin cancers
What are some relative contraindications of ST that can be observed on fascia?
Acute fasciitis or acute fascial tears
What are some relative contraindications of ST that can be observed on muscle?
Acute muscular strains, myositis or muscle neoplasms
What are some relative contraindications of ST that can be observed on ligaments?
Acute ligamentous strain or acute ligamentous inflammatory disorders
What are some relative contraindications of ST that can be observed on bone?
Acute fracture, osteomyelitis, primary or secondary bone tumors and osteoporosis
What are some relative contraindications of ST that can be observed in vasculature?
Hematoma, deep venous thrombosis and coagulopathy
What are some relative contraindications of ST that can be observed on the viscera?
Infection, neoplasm, organomegaly of the liver or spleen, gastric or bowel obstruction or distention, acute or undiagnosed abdominal pain, and pelvic pain