Techniques Flashcards

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Muscle METs

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5-7 seconds, 3-5 times

Stretch muscle to the restrictive barrier and get patient to lightly resist concentrically

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Joint METs

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5-7 seconds, 3-5 times

Take joint to the restrictive barrier as you would an articulation technique and get patient to lightly do the opposite movement

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3
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Counterstrain

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60-90 seconds or until tissue texture change

Apply inhibition and then perform the muscle’s movement

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Myofascial release

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60-90 seconds or until tissue texture change

Move the muscle so that it is in a degree of its movement and perform longitudinal massage whilst moving the muscle

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Articulation techniques

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60-90 seconds or until tissue texture change

Just joint play movements performed in a slow, methodical manner

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What do management techniques aim to achieve?

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  1. Decrease in pain
  2. Promote mobility and movement
  3. Support tissue healing and collagen remodelling
  4. Promote fluid drainage
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What do METs aim to do?

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Engage the restrictive barrier, then re-engage the new restrictive barrier

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