Week 4 - IASTM and Self Mob Flashcards

1
Q

What is the purpose of using a tool for soft tissue mobilization?

A

maximize force delivered to tissue and less work on therapist hands

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2
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IASTM purpose

A
  • restart healing process through inflammation
  • increase blood and nutrient supply
  • realign fibers
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3
Q

IASTM goals

A

remove scar tissue and stimulate tendons and muscles to return to normal function

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4
Q

Summarize what the research says regarding IASTM from the ppt provided.

A

IASTM has not been shown to have any effect on inflammation related factors, despite it being shown to be effective at reducing exercise-induced inflammation

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5
Q

IASTM technique

A

20-120 seconds at 30-60 degree angle

- drink lots of fluids after to assist blood supply

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6
Q

IASTM side effects

A
  • bruising
  • petechiae - red bumps
  • soreness
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7
Q

relative contraindications to IASTM

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  • cancer
  • kidney dysfunction
  • pregnancy
  • RA
  • varicose veins
  • osteoporosis
  • lymphedema
  • fracture
  • chronic regional pain syndrome
  • meds - anticoagulants, steroids, NSAIDs
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8
Q

Absolute contraindications

A
  • open wound
  • unhealed suture site
  • thrombophlebitis
  • uncontrolled HTN
  • skin infection
  • hematoma
  • myositis ossificans
  • unstable fractures
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9
Q

1st rib smash and floss

A

mobilizing 1st rib and improving overhead ROM

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10
Q

posterior neck mob

A

improves tension headaches, neck mobility, and helpful to address forward head posture

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11
Q

Trap scrub

A

improves pain and stiffness in neck, t-spine, and shoulder complex

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12
Q

thoracic smash extension

A

improves thoracic mobility

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13
Q

double lacrosse ball

A

improves thoracic mobility

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14
Q

Extension smash wrist/arm

A

indicated for wrist/elbow pain

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15
Q

banded elbow distraction

A

improves elbow flexion and pain

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16
Q

forearm tack and twist

A

improves wrist and elbow pain

17
Q

glute smash and floss

A

indicated for hip/low back pain

18
Q

high glute smash and floss

A

indicated for hip/low back pain

19
Q

suprapatellar smash and floss

A

improves knee pain and ROM

20
Q

hip banded lateral distraction

A

improves hip pain and mobility

21
Q

banded hip extension

A

improves hip and low back pain

22
Q

gentle hip distraction

A

improves hip and knee pain. Indicated for people w/ hip impingement

23
Q

banded heel cord anterior bias

A

improves ankle pain and impingement

24
Q

posterior bias on heel

A

indicated for achilles pain

25
Q

banded lateral opener

A

indicated for individuals with rounded shoulders

26
Q

self-mob contraindications

A
  • patient is not appropriate for aggressive stretching/mobilizations
  • patient is early in their post-surgical rehab
  • patient cannot get safely in/out of self-mob position