Sublux

Question 1

Chiropractic identity

Answer 1

NS is the conduit for everything. Vitalism, holism, conservatism, naturalism and rationalism.

Question 2

Chiropractic definition

Answer 2

A conservative and conscientious form of health care that concerns itself (primarily) with the functional integrity of the nervous system.

Question 3

Subluxation definition

Answer 3

An aberration in biomechanics spinal anatomy, such that the functional integrity of the nervous system is compromised. (compromised capacity to adapt to stimulus)

Question 4

Cause of dis-ease

Answer 4

We fail to adapt to thoughts, toxins, traumas and threshold

Question 5

Philosophy

Answer 5

Wisdom: the body is intelligent. Self healing and regulating. Created by universal intelligence.

Question 6

33 Principal reminders 17, 18, 20, 21

Answer 6

17. Cause and effect: Every cause has an effect
18. Evidence of life: Live life to it’s fullest potential
19. Innate Intelligence: Every living thing has it.
20. Mission of II: Active organization/Homeostasis (homeodynamics)

Question 7

33 Principal reminders 24, 30, 31

Answer 7

24. Limits of adaptation: Limitations of matter - pressure and time.
25. The cause of dis-ease: Failure to adapt-transmission of innate
26. Subluxation: Cause or effect

Question 8

VSC-Kinesiopathology

Answer 8

Atypical position or motion
Assessment: 
a. Hx 
b. Static/Mo Pal
c. R.O.M.
d. Posture
e. Imaging - radiology/MR/CT

Question 9

VSC-Myopathology

Answer 9

Muscular dysfunction resulting in hypo/hyper tonicity
Assessment:
a. Hx
b. Palpation
c. Motor Exam
d. Posture
e. Specialized studies-EMG

Question 10

VSC-Neuropathology

Answer 10

Disease or dysfunction of the nervous system
Assessment: 
a. Hx
b. Instrumentation 
c. DTR- deep tendon reflexes
d. Sensory/Motor exam -deep/light touch
e. Specialized studies-imaging/ncv

Question 11

VSC-Histopatholgy

Answer 11

Disease or dysfunction at the cytological level
Assessment:
a. Hx
b.Palpation
c. Imaging
d. Blood chemistry

Question 12

VSC-Pathophysiology

Answer 12

Functional changes associated with disease or injury
Assesement:
*What are your named differential diagnoses?
What is your paradigm and scope?
How will you render care?
Patient education?

Question 13

P.A.R.T System

Answer 13

P-Pain
A-Asymmetry or Misalignment
R-Range of Motion abnormality
T-Tissue/Tone changes

Question 14

P-Pain and Tenderness

Answer 14

Observation:
Doctors observation of the pain/tenderness during an examination

Percussion, Palpation or Provocation:
“Let me know if any of this causes discomfort”

Visual Analog Type Scale:
The patient is asked to grade the pain visually on and scale of 0-10

Audio confirmation:
The patient is asked to verbally grade their pain 0-10

Pain questionnaire:
McGill pain questions or an in-office PT Hx form to describe their pain.

Relates with Kinesiopathy

Question 15

A-Asymmetry or Misalignment

Answer 15

Observation:
You can observe PT posture or analyze gait

Static and Dynamic Palpation:
Describe the spinal misalignment vertebrae and symmetry

Diagnostic imaging:
You can use x-ray, CAT scan and MRI to identify misaslignment

Relates to Myopathology

Question 16

R-Range of Motion Abnormality

Answer 16

Observation:
You can observe an increase or decreased r.o.m.

MoPal:
Record findings, including listings. Record various areas that are involved and related to the regions manipulated

Stress Diagnostic Imaging:
Flexion/extension views via x-ray

R.O.M measuring devices:
Goniometers/inclinometers record specific measurements

Relates to Neuropathology

Question 17

T-Tissue Tone Changes

Answer 17

Observation:
Visible changes such as signs of spasm, inflammation, swelling, rigidity

Palpation:
Palpated changes in the tissue, such as hypertonicity, hypotonicity, spasm, inflammation, tautness, rigidity, flaccidity found with palpation.

Instrumentation:
Document findings

Tests for length and strength:
Document leg length, scoliosis contracture, and strength of muscles that relate

Relates to Histopathology