Thoracic Region

Question 1

Cervical/Upper Thoracic Seated MET

Answer 1

• Dr uses thumb and index finger to monitor TP of dysfunctional segment, uses middle finger to monitor one segment below
• Place hand on pt’s head, induce F/E by bending the head, then induce R, SB

Question 2

Thoracic Region DX

Answer 2

• T1-T12 (seated position, load and spring)
• T1 is just past the bony prominence of C7
• T3 at spine of scapula
• T7 at inferior angle of scapula

Question 3

MET Lower Thoracic, Type 1 (Neutral), Seated

Answer 3

• Pt puts hand on head same side as dysfunction, grabs elbow with the other arm
• Dr stands on side opposite of PTP, pass Dr arm on top of ONE of the pt’s arm
• Put pt in R and SB barriers

Question 4

MET Lower Thoracic, Type 2 (F/E), Seated

Answer 4

• Pt puts hand on head same side as dysfunction, grabs elbow with the other arm
• Dr stands on side opposite of PTP, pass Dr’s arm over TWO of pt’s arms
• Induce Flexion/Extension, R, and SB.