T3 MSK OP Flashcards
Begin treatment with mm squeezing and _____________, and ensure to cover entire region (to hands/feet if applicable).
EFFLEURAGE
Section 1 - Superficial and Intermediate Tech
What do you receive 2 marks for after effleurage?
WRINGING
C-SCOOP
or
BROAD COMPRESSION
Section 1 - Superficial and Intermediate Tech
Progresses techniques from superficial to _______, and from general to __________.
DEEP
+
SPECIFIC
(CHECK IN WITH PATIENT’s PAIN TOLERANCE)
Section 2 - Specific Massage Techniques
After adequately prepping tissues, what specific massage techniques (out of 4) can you receive 2 marks for?
FTK
TK
SPECIFIC COMP
MM STRIPPING
(CHECK IN WITH PATIENT’s PAIN TOLERANCE)
Section 3 - Trigger Point
What’s the first step of the trigger point section?
INFORM PATIENT THAT TX:
MAY BE UNCOMFORTABLE
Section 3 - Trigger Point
What’s the second step of the trigger point section?
IDENTIFY TrP VERBALLY
SAY:
FEELING LOCAL TENDERNESS
NOTICED A TWITCH RESPONSE
Section 3 - Trigger Point
How should you treat the patient’s trigger point?
COMP 3 TIMES THROUGH BARRIERS
USE BREATHING
(CHECK IN WITH PATIENT’s PAIN TOLERANCE)
Section 4 - Stretch
How should you perform the stretch with your patient?
HOLD APPROX 30 SEC
VERBALIZE: REPEAT at 2 MORE TENSION BARRIERS
(CHECK IN WITH PATIENT’s PAIN TOLERANCE)
Section 5 - Joint Mobilization
What’s the first step of the joint mobilization section?
INFORM PATIENT THAT:
WE WILL STOP IF TX IS PAINFUL, and IT SHOULD BE PAIN FREE.
DO YOU HAVE ANY Q FOR ME?
Section 5 - Joint Mobilization
How should you begin the joint mobilization treatment?
PREPARE TISSUES AROUND JOINT
comp, rock/shake, wring
Section 5 - Joint Mobilization
Which grade should you apply?
VERBALIZE GRADE 3
CHECK IN WITH PATIENT’s PAIN TOLERANCE
Section 6 - Closing Treatment
What sequence should the closing treatment follow?
FTK + TK or SPECIFIC COMP \+ WRINGING, C-SCOOP \+ EFFLEURAGE ENTIRE LIMB
