#2 test

Question 1

What does a Chiropractic exam include

Answer 1

Observation of posture + gait
palpation of spinal column + extremities
neurologic evaluation
review of radiographs + lab work

Question 2

Explain why Herbal medicine isn’t considered safe

Answer 2

regulated as food, so little or no testing is required to ensure safety

Question 3

What does Holistic medicine focus on

Answer 3

wellness as an ongoing process. It seeks to bring the patient to a greater state of health rather than treat disease

Question 4

explain why raw bones are better than cooked bones

Answer 4

less likely to splinter

Question 5

What is another term for Myofascial Manipulation

Answer 5

Massage

Question 6

What is the goal for physical and rehabilitative therapy

Answer 6

Relieve pain
prevent injury
improve function

Question 7

What is the purpose of a probiotic?

Answer 7

good for pets with sensitive GI tracts

helps balance natural GI flora allows body to more readily digest + absorb nutrients. Prevent growth of bad bacteria

Question 8

What should be done on a patient before they receive any physical therapy

Answer 8

full history + physical exam

Question 9

Whats milk thistle used for

Answer 9

protects + supports the liver

Question 10

What is the reasons for using cryotherapy

Answer 10

Reduces bleeding post surgically
decreases pain
decreases inflammation
ALL achieved by vasoconstriction

Question 11

What is homeopathy medicine

Answer 11

based on principle “like cures like” Patient treated individually based on group of symptoms

Question 12

What is the reasoning for feeding pets a raw food diet

Answer 12

More digestible + contains greater quantities of unspoiled nutrients than cooked meat.

Question 13

What are some contraindications to massage

Answer 13

• Bacterially or virally infected lesions
• Open wounds
• Acute injury or inflammation
• Hemorrhage
• High fever
• Throat, eyeballs, brachial plexus, deep abdomen, over the kidneys
• Gross fracture
• Over and area of recent surgery

Question 14

During Aquapuncture what is the most commonly used solution that is injected into acupuncture points

Answer 14

Most commonly is B12 can also be saline vitamin C antibiotics herbals local anesthetic

Question 15

What are the technique used in Swedish massage?

Answer 15

Effleurage Petrissage Friction Tapotement Vibration

Question 16

Effleurage

Answer 16

Most common
gliding strokes

Question 17

Petrissage

Answer 17

kneading
helps drain lymph and metabolic waste. Increases circulation

Question 18

Friction

Answer 18

Increases circulation
deep massage removes knots
works on tendonitis

Question 19

Tapotement

Answer 19

tapping or coupage
stimulates nerve endings

Question 20

Vibration

Answer 20

helps with muscle relaxtion

Question 21

What does BARF stand for

Answer 21

Biological appropriate raw food

Question 22

What is hydrotherapy used for

Answer 22

• decreases force of joints
• Provides resistance throughout the entire range of motion
• Warm water assists the pain reduction and acceleration of the healing process

Question 23

What are the 5 inherent properties of water, related to hydrotherapy

Answer 23

• Thermal
• Buoyancy
• Hydrostatic pressure
• Cohesion
• Turbulence

Question 24

Kinesiology tape helps with what

Answer 24

• promote the body’s natural healing process
• support of muscles and joints without decreasing range of motion
• Helps with muscle fatigue
• reduce pain and promote lymphatic drainage

Question 25

What is the purpose of therapeutic exercise

Answer 25

strengthen specific muscles/ muscle groups, build endurance, enhance balance/proprioception and re-educate normal posture/gait.

Question 26

When would we want to use physical therapy and rehabilitation in a patient

Answer 26

to improve balance , coordination , endurance , strength , flexibility

Question 27

3 groups of exercise

Answer 27

Passive Active Active-assistive exercise

Question 28

Passive exercise

Answer 28

Requires movement from an external source, no voluntary muscle contraction on the patient’s part (PROM reflexes/extension)

Question 29

Active-assistive exercise

Answer 29

require an outside force to assist the patient to achieve range of motion against gravity (gentle stretching)

Question 30

Active Exercise

Answer 30

Patient can move its body part independently against gravity throughout a range of motion (waling)

Question 31

What is the goal of prevent massage? interevent massage? postevent massage

Answer 31

Pre event massage- relax animal kept them ready for event Interevent - keep patient tuned up and ready for next event Post event- flushes out metabolic waste and reduces soreness/ muscle spasms

Question 32

What is a nutraceutical? give an example

Answer 32

Nutraceuticals- supplemented in patients diet provide health benefit. Naturally occuring + biologically active product EX: taurine, glucosamine

Question 33

Extremely diluted herbs are called what

Answer 33

remedies

Question 34

What is a chiropractic problem? Explain

Answer 34

called subluxation/ VSC abnormal relationship between two adjacent vertebrae Altered mobility pain on palpation etc.

Question 35

What are some benefits of massage therapy

Answer 35

- Rehabilitation after injury - Reducing excessive scar tissue - Reducing blood pressure - Improve range of motion - Decrease pain

Question 36

When an animal is receiving chiropractic adjustment will there be a popping/cracking sound like in humans

Answer 36

should not be painful popping sound may be heard

Question 37

What medicinal system is based on like cures like

Answer 37

homeopathy

Question 38

What are some reasons to use laser therapy

Answer 38

- Ear infection - Arthritis - Hip dysplasia - Gingivitis - Cystitis - Wounds - Post-op surgeries - Soft tissue damage

Question 39

What is acupuncture used for

Answer 39

- Musculoskeletal - Neuromuscular - Neurologic - Cardiovascular - Respiratory - GI - Reproductive - Dermatological disorder

Question 40

What are some contraindications when administering laser therapy

Answer 40

- Carcinoma - Special consideration - Pregnancy, malignancy and locally injected medications - Precautions for thyroid gland, testicles, hemorrhage and active epiphysis

Question 41

How does laser therapy help the body

Answer 41

light focused on cells promoted regeneration + help open blood vessels promote lymphatic system to drain

Question 42

What are some contraindication with acupuncture

Answer 42

not used on patients with seizure, pacemakers or severe arrhythmias

Question 43

Who can become a certified animal chiropractor

Answer 43

DVMs and human chiropractors

Question 44

What are some examples of massage?

Answer 44

- Shiatsu - Trigger point - Sports massage - TTEAM - Swedish

Question 45

Where should raw food ingredients be purchased from

Answer 45

readily available sources come frozen, refrigerated , freeze dried + dehydrated

Question 46

Rescue remedy is made up of how many flower essences

Answer 46

5 essences rock rose, cheery plum, star of bethlehem, clematis + impatiens

Question 47

Underwater treadmill is an example of what kind of physical therapy

Answer 47

hydrotherapy.