VSC PART System Flashcards
What is the VSC?
Model of spinal dysfunction, organizes our thoughts into a structured manner, provides common language
VSC of kinesiopathology
Postion/ motion
VSC of neuropathology
Reflexes/ altered sensation/ pain
VSC of myopathology
Tone/ weakness/ atrophy
VSC of histopathology
Edema/ inflammation
Definition of pathoanatomy
Nature of disease: causes, process, development and consequences
Definition of pathophysiology
Disruption of normal physiology
Definition of pathobiochemistry
Disruption of normal biochemistry
Importance of kinesiopathology
Lack of motion causes degenerative changes
Kinesiopathology observed: starred points
Static palpation, posture
Importance of neuropathology
Neurologic component explains/ expands our scope of practice; More than just compressing nerve roots
Neuropathology: starred points
Pain
Neuropathology observed: starred points
Instrumentation- thermoregulation
Importance of myopathology
Muscles maintain osseous relationships, muscle degenerate- atrophy
Myopathology observed: starred points
Palpation, posture