STM Flashcards
1
Q
What is the nature of soft tissue?
A
Visco-elastic
2
Q
What are some effects of immobilization?
A
Change in ground substances (lose GAG and water)
Adhesions
Cross-linking of fiber (haystack)
3
Q
in the inflammatory stage, the goal of STM is to
A
reduce swelling
4
Q
in the granulation stage, scar mobilization can
A
prevent adhesions
5
Q
in fibroplastic stage, STM is thought to
A
assist in modeling the injured Soft tissue
6
Q
the effects of trauma develops
A
scar tissue
7
Q
mechanical indications for STM
A
- release muscle spasm
- Normalize ST mobility
- promote muscle relaxation
- “milk” out swelling
- to eradicate trigger point
8
Q
physiological indications for STM
A
- decrease pain via SNS
- increase blood flow
- eliminate waste products
- Promote stress reduction
9
Q
psychological indication for STM
A
laying of hands relaxed pt.
10
Q
Contraindications for STM
A
- malignancy
- inflammation (no aggressive technique)
- Fracture
- hemorrhage
- obstructive edema
- infection
- rheumatoid arthritis
- DVT
- advanced OP and diabetes
11
Q
IASTM
A
instrument assisted STM
