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Visceral dysfunction

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impaired or altered mobility or motility of visceral system and related fascial, neuro, vascular, skeletal and lymphatic elements

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Visceral manipulation

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system of diagnosis and tx directed to viscera to improve physiologic fx

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When did Charles Sherrington publish “The Integrative Action of the NS”

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1905

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Louisa Burns’ research

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early in 1900s, showed that stimulation caused contraction and steady pressure inhibited contractions

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Significance of somatovisceral neuro

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neuro interconnection allows for adaptations when demands on body change

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Viscerovisceral

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neuro stimulation in one area, causes neuro stimulation in another

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Viscerosomatic patterns discovered…

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JN Eble in 1960

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Viscerosomatic patterns

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visceral structure excites somatic structure

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visceral pain

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diffuse and poorly localized and is often referred to somatic structures

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Indications for visceral treatment

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primary dysfx-trauma or disease

Secondary dysfx-automatic input changing visceral fx, structural changes that affect visceral support, chapman points

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Contraindications for visceral treatment

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patient unable to tolerate tx

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Order of treatment for visceral OMT

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  1. biomechanical
  2. neurologic
  3. lymphatics
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Indications for large intestine visceral OMT

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constipation, IBS, post injury, viscerosomatic reflex findings

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Relative contraindications for large intestine visceral OMT

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active infection, colon obstruction, recent abdominal surgery, splenomegaly

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Portions of colon that are retroperitoneal

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ascending, descending, sigmoid

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The mesentary is continuous with…

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parietal peritoneum

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Location for sigmoid colon release

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anteromedial of L pelvic brim with force towardRUQ

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Location for descending colon release

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L posterolateral flank with medial force

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Location for transverse colon release

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inferior to costal margin with inferior force

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Location for ascending colon release

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right posterolateral flank with medially directed force

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Sympathetic innervation for proximal colon

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Lesser splanchnic via superior mesenteric

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Parasympathetic innervation for proximal colon

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Vagus

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Sympathetic innervation for distal colon

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least splanchnic via inferior mesenteric

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Parasympathetic innervation for distal colon

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sacral splanchnic

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location of superior mesenteric ganglia
midway between xiphoid and umbilicus
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location of inferior mesenteric ganglia
midway between superior mesenteric and umbilicus
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Collateral ganglia release
force directed posteriorly and engages the "feather's edge" of restrictive barrier
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Posterior Chapman reflexes for colon
triangular area reaching from TP of L2-4 reaching to crest of ilium
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Treating Chapman reflexes
slow circular massage with medium to firm pressure for 10-30 seconds
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Indications for small intestine visceral OMT
indigestion, delayed gastric emptying, cholestasis, functional disorders, viscersomatic reflex findings
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relative contraindications for small intestine visceral contact OMT
splenomegaly, active infection, colon obstruction, recent abdominal surgery
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Mesenteric root release
starts 1 inch inferior and lateral to umbilicus, ends at cecum, medial to right ASIS
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Sympathetic innervation of duodenum
greater splanchnic
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Sympathetic innervation small bowel
lesser splanchnic
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SI chapman points anterior
R on 8th, 9th and 10th intercostal space
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Spleen anterior chapman
L 7th ICS
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Indications for liver visceral OMT
passive congestion, immune incompetence, parenchymal dz, capsule or suspension dysfx
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Contraindications for liver visceral OMT
fractures or dislocations in thorax, lymph malignancy, traumatic disruption of liver or adjacent organs, acute hepatitis, friable hepatomegaly
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Fascial attachments of liver
falciform ligament, coronary and triangular ligaments
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Fascial attachments of liver
falciform ligament, coronary and triangular ligaments
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Activating force of liver pump with recoil activation
release during early inhalation
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Liver chapman point
R 5th ICS
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GB chapman point
R 6th ICS
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Indications for renal visceral OMT
renal failure, nephrolithiasis, cystitis, interstitial cystitis, incontinence, prostate or uterine disease, pelvic floor sx
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Constipation effects on bladder
can cause reflexive bladder spasms, prevent complete emptying of gall baldder
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Bladder ligaments in female
pubic fascia, broad ligament, psoas fascia, sacral fascia
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Releasing external visceral strain
patient supine, one hand at lumbosacral junction and other hand on low abdomen
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Sympathetic innervation of ureters, bladders, pelvic organs
least splanchnic
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Parasympathetic innervation of ureters, bladders, pelvic organs
sacral splanchnic
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Adrenal chapman reflexes
2" above and 1" lateral to umbilicus; between T11 and T12
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Kidney/Ureters chapman reflexes
1" above and lateral to umbilicus; b/n L1 and T12, L1, L2
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Bladder chapman reflexes
periumbilical or umbilical; superior edge L2
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Urethra chapman reflex
inner edge pubic ramus, superior edge L2
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Lymphatic drainage of low pelvis
external iliac
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Psoas release
supine or prone muscle energy
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QL lateral recumbent
proximal forearms on iliac crest and inferior shoulder
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Motion restrictions for thoracic visceral strain
L/R, superior/inferior, sidebending, torque
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Reduce visceral strain on kidney
palpate for kidney and treat with indirect fascial release
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Spinal levels of celiac ganglion
T5-T9
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Spinal levels of superior mesenteric
T10-T11
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Spinal levels inferior mesenteric
T12-L2
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Goal of rib raising
sympathetic inhibition
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Goal of sub-occipital release
parasympathetic inhibition
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Goal of sacral rocking
increase parasympathetic tone
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Goal of sacral inhibition
decrease parasympathetic tone

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