4.3 Manual Therapy Evidence

Question 1

What is this theory?

A health concern that manifests in the skeletal joints, and through complex anatomical and physiologic relationships, affects the nervous system and may lead to reduced function, disability, or illness

Answer 1

Subluxation Theory - Malalignment

Question 1

What is this theory?

There is a sealed space where there may be an exchange of gas that is released during high velocity thrust

Answer 1

Cavitation

Question 2

What is this theory?

• For MSK issues “seemingly” unrelated issues in other regions contribute to or cause the patient’s complaints
• This does not equal referred pain

Answer 2

Regional Interdependence

Question 3

Which zone of manual therapy is this?

• Neurophysiological Effect
• Mechanical Stimulus –> Tissue
• Provider <–> Patient

Answer 3

Zone 1

Question 4

Which zone of manual therapy is this?

• Nervous System
• Mechanical Stimulus –> Tissue
• Provider <–> Patient

Answer 4

Zone 2

Question 5

Which zone of manual therapy is this?

• Potential Outcomes
• Pain inhibition

Answer 5

Zone 3